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Kentgen Family History

Kentgen 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: Kenton, Engen, Bestgen, Kesten, Bentsen, Hentges, Bentzen, Hengen

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Where is the Kentgen family from?

You can see how Kentgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentgen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kentgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kentgen families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kentgen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kentgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentgen 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 Kentgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kentgen. 50% of Kentgen men worked as a Painter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    50%
  • Printer
    50%

What Kentgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Kentgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentgen 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kentgen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kentgen. For the veterans among your Kentgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentgen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kentgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kentgen in 1966 was 28, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kentgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentgen 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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