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Kendray Family History

Kendray Surname Meaning

see Kendrew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kendray family from?

You can see how Kendray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendray family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Kendray families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kendray's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kendray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kendray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kendray. 86% of Kendray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties
    15%

What Kendray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Kendray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendray 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kendray. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kendray. For the veterans among your Kendray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendray lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendray 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kendray

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