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Kendzia Family History

Kendzia 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: Venezia, Kendra, Kendrix, Kendig, Kendzior, Kanda, Buendia, Kendall

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Where is the Kendzia family from?

You can see how Kendzia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendzia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kendzia family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kendzia's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kendzia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendzia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kendzia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kendzia. 100% of Kendzia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kendzia women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Kendzia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendzia 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kendzia. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kendzia. For the veterans among your Kendzia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendzia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Kendzia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kendzia in 1970 was 52, and 80 in 2002.

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