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Kentey Family History

Kentey 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: Kenley, Kenney, Kenter, Henley, Keitel, Kenkel, Kenton, Bentley

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Where is the Kentey family from?

You can see how Kentey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kentey families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kentey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kentey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Kentey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kentey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kentey. For the veterans among your Kentey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Kentey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kentey in 1969 was 74, and 53 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentey 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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