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Kenting Family History

Kenting Surname Meaning

from Middle English *Kenting ‘a person from Kent’.

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


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Where is the Kenting family from?

You can see how Kenting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenting family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenting families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Kenting families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kenting's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Kenting families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenting 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 Kenting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenting. 39% of Kenting men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Kenting women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenting were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Clerk
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Kenting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Kenting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenting 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Kenting. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kenting. For the veterans among your Kenting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenting lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1988, in the United States, Kenting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kenting in 1960 was 57, and 82 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenting 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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