Origins of the Kendal surname
About the Kendals
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Interesting facts about Kendal
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kendal surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Kendals most likely to marry?
Kendall Or Kendal Or Kendel Or Kendell Or Kindals
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Our tell us which families married Kendals.
What are the most common Kendal first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Kendals
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kendals in 1921
Cotton Weaver
63
Domestic Servant
37
House Servant
36
Dressmaker
25
Laundress
25
Common male occupations for Kendals in 1921
Coal Miner
53
Agricultural Labourer
45
Farmer
37
Farm Servant
30
General Labourer
28
