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Kindell Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Kendall . Americanized form of German Kindel . Swedish: ornamental name formed with the placename element kind- ‘family tribe’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

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


Similar surnames: Windell, Lindell, Lundell, Sundell, Widell, Rundell, Kendell, Kindall

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Where is the Kindell family from?

You can see how Kindell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kindell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kindell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 74 Kindell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kindell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kindell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kindell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kindell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kindell. 90% of Kindell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kindell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kindell 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Kindell. 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 849 military records available for the last name Kindell. For the veterans among your Kindell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kindell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kindell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kindell in 1949 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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