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Kentie Family History

Kentie 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, Gentile, Mente, Ventre, Kent, Kendle, Lennie, Kennis, Benzie

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Where is the Kentie family from?

You can see how Kentie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Kentie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Kentie family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kentie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kentie families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentie 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 79 census records available for the last name Kentie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentie 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Kentie. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kentie. For the veterans among your Kentie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Kentie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kentie in 1972 was 81, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentie 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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