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Kykendall Family History

Kykendall 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: Kuykendall, Kendall, Kirkendall, Coykendall, Rubendall, Arendall

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Where is the Kykendall family from?

You can see how Kykendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kykendall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kykendall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kykendall families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kykendall's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Kykendall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kykendall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kykendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kykendall. 37% of Kykendall men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Soldier
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
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What Kykendall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Kykendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kykendall 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kykendall. 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 60 military records available for the last name Kykendall. For the veterans among your Kykendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kykendall lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Kykendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kykendall in 1973 was 52, and 81 in 2000.

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