Researching William Kendle
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 310 people with the Kendle surname? In that year Kendle was ranked number 3269 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name William means "resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of William Kendle on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for William Kendle and the Kendle Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 232 people with the Kendle surname in the UK? Kendle is now ranked number 3824 for popularity in the UK. |
Kendle Family Tree Databases
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Kendle Forums
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Some Famous People called William Kendle
William Kendle
William James Kendle (9 April 1847 – 30 January 1920) was an English first-class cricketer. Kendle was a right-handed batsman.
Kendle made his first-class debut for Hampshire against the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1869. Kendle next represented the county in 1875 against Sussex. In 1878 Kendle represented Hampshire in three first-class matches, with Kendle's final appearance for the county coming against Kent. Kendle scored 66 runs at an average of 7.33, with a high score of 29.
Kendle died at Woodsford, Dorset on 30 January 1920.
Source: William Kendle, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Kendle
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