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Kentos Family History

Kentos 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, Kontos, Kenyon, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Keeton, Santos

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Where is the Kentos family from?

You can see how Kentos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kentos families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kentos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kentos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentos 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 101 census records available for the last name Kentos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentos 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 Kentos. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kentos. For the veterans among your Kentos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kentos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kentos in 1964 was 80, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentos 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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