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Kenderick Family History

Kenderick Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kendrick, Kenefick, Dederick, Hendrick, Kindrick, Deaderick, Kenrick

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Where is the Kenderick family from?

You can see how Kenderick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenderick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenderick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Kenderick families living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenderick's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Kenderick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenderick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kenderick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenderick. 30% of Kenderick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kenderick women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Kenderick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Kenderick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenderick 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Kenderick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Kenderick. For the veterans among your Kenderick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenderick lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Kenderick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kenderick in 1969 was 93, and 60 in 1998.

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