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Kirkendall Family History

Kirkendall Surname Meaning

Altered form of Kuykendall a surname of Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kirkendall family from?

You can see how Kirkendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkendall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirkendall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kirkendall families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirkendall's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Kirkendall families in 1891.
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What did your Kirkendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirkendall. 31% of Kirkendall men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Kirkendall women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirkendall were Salesman and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Kirkendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkendall census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 491 immigration records available for the last name Kirkendall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Kirkendall. For the veterans among your Kirkendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirkendall lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kirkendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Kirkendall in 1951 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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