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Kenderes Family History

Kenderes 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: Kender, Renderos, Penders, Enders, Endres, Kinder, Kennerly, Kenner

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Where is the Kenderes family from?

You can see how Kenderes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenderes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kenderes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kenderes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kenderes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kenderes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenderes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kenderes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse Aid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenderes. 100% of Kenderes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kenderes women worked as a Nurse Aid. .

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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

  • Nurse Aid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Kenderes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenderes 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Kenderes. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kenderes. For the veterans among your Kenderes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenderes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kenderes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kenderes in 1966 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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