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Kentes Family History

Kentes 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: Gentes, Kertes, Kenter, Keitel, Kenkel, Kenton, Ketter, Kenner, Mente

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Where is the Kentes family from?

You can see how Kentes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kentes families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kentes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kentes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kentes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kentes. 100% of Kentes women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kentes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentes 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kentes. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kentes. For the veterans among your Kentes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kentes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kentes in 1968 was 56, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentes 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.

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