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Kendellen Family History

Kendellen 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: Wendelken, Kendell, Kendall, Kendle, Kindell, Pendell, Medellin

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Where is the Kendellen family from?

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

What did your Kendellen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kendellen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Kendellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendellen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kendellen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kendellen. For the veterans among your Kendellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendellen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Kendellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kendellen in 1972 was 70, and 91 in 2000.

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