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Kentell Family History

Kentell Surname Meaning

from Kentwell (Suffolk) which is recorded as Kenetwelle in 116.

The place takes its name from a river-name (of uncertain origin) + Old English wella ‘well spring stream’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kentell family from?

You can see how Kentell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kentell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Kentell families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kentell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kentell families in 1891.
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What did your Kentell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kentell. 34% of Kentell men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 100% of Kentell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • Lorry Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Kentell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kentell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Kentell. For the veterans among your Kentell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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