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Kentlein Family History

Kentlein 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: Hertlein, Kenton, Bentley, Klein, Cantlin, Kenley, Kendle, Kensler

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Where is the Kentlein family from?

You can see how Kentlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentlein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kentlein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kentlein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kentlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentlein 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 28 census records available for the last name Kentlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentlein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kentlein. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kentlein. For the veterans among your Kentlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentlein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Kentlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kentlein in 1968 was 94, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kentlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentlein 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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