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Kentley Family History

Kentley 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: Bentley, Kenley, Keatley, Henley, Huntley, Hensley, Antley, Tenley

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Where is the Kentley family from?

You can see how Kentley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kentley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Kentley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kentley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kentley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentley 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 Kentley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kentley. 100% of Kentley women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kentley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Kentley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentley 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Kentley. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kentley. For the veterans among your Kentley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Kentley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kentley in 1965 was 59, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kentley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentley 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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