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Kendrix Family History

Kendrix Name Meaning

English: patronymic from Kendrick

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


Similar surnames: Hendrix, Kendricks, Reddix, Kenrick, Enix, Kindred, Kendrick, Penix

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Where is the Kendrix family from?

You can see how Kendrix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendrix family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kendrix families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kendrix families living in Worcestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kendrix's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Kendrix families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendrix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kendrix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kendrix. 41% of Kendrix men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kendrix women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kendrix were Manager and Clerk. .

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kendrix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendrix 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kendrix. 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 231 military records available for the last name Kendrix. For the veterans among your Kendrix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendrix lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kendrix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kendrix in 1960 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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