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Kerkendoll Family History

Kerkendoll 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: Kirkendoll, Kirkendall, Kuykendall, Kendall, Kernell, Heckendorf

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Where is the Kerkendoll family from?

You can see how Kerkendoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkendoll family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerkendoll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kerkendoll families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Kerkendoll's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kerkendoll families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkendoll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Kerkendoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkendoll 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kerkendoll. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kerkendoll. For the veterans among your Kerkendoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkendoll lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Kerkendoll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kerkendoll in 1974 was 83, and 79 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkendoll

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkendoll 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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