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Kerkendall Family History

Kerkendall Surname 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: Kirkendall, Kuykendall, Kirkendoll, Kendall, Arendall, Rendall

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Where is the Kerkendall family from?

You can see how Kerkendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkendall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerkendall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kerkendall family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkendall's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kerkendall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkendall 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 Kerkendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerkendall. 50% of Kerkendall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kerkendall women worked as a Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kerkendall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Kerkendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkendall 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kerkendall. 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 184 military records available for the last name Kerkendall. For the veterans among your Kerkendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkendall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Kerkendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kerkendall in 1968 was 74, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkendall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkendall 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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