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Kerykendal Family History

Kerykendal 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, Merenda, Kercheval, Bergendahl, Coykendall

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Where is the Kerykendal family from?

You can see how Kerykendal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerykendal family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kerykendal families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerykendal's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kerykendal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerykendal 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 10 census records available for the last name Kerykendal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerykendal 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 Kerykendal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerykendal. For the veterans among your Kerykendal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerykendal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerykendal 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 Kerykendal

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