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Kendrew Family History

Kendrew Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kendle, Kender, Andrew, Renfrew, Kendra, Kindred, Hendren, Kendrix

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Where is the Kendrew family from?

You can see how Kendrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendrew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kendrew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Kendrew families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kendrew's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kendrew families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendrew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kendrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kendrew. 100% of Kendrew 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kendrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendrew 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Kendrew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 459 military records available for the last name Kendrew. For the veterans among your Kendrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendrew lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Kendrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kendrew in 1951 was 44, and 73 in 2003.

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