Kendle Family History

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Kendle Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Kendall. South German: possibly from Kindel or Kindl (from a diminutive of Middle High German kint ‘child’), a nickname for a childish or childlike person. Possibly an altered spelling of German Kendler, variant of Kandler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kindle, Keadle, Bendle, Keeble, Bentle, Kensler, Kemple, Kindley

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Kendle Family Origin

Where is the Kendle family from?

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    You can see how Kendle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kendle families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Kendle families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Kendle's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kendle families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Kendle Family Occupations

    What did your Kendle ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Keeping House and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kendle. The most common Kendle occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Kendle's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Kendle family was Laborer.

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    • Farmer

      33%

    • Keeping House

      11%

    • Farming

      5%

    • Laborer

      5%

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

    Kendle Historical Records

    What Kendle family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kendle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Kendle. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kendle. For the veterans among your Kendle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Kendle Life Expectancy

    What is the average Kendle lifespan?

    Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kendle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kendle in 1950 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kendle

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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