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Kentros Family History

Kentros 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, Petros, Ketron, Kenyon, Fenton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Kentros family from?

You can see how Kentros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kentros family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kentros's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Kentros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentros 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 Kentros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kentros. 100% of Kentros men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Kentros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentros 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Kentros. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kentros. For the veterans among your Kentros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentros lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kentros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kentros in 1969 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentros 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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