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Kents Family History

Kents 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: Kent, Keats, Lents, Bents, Kant, Ken, Kenton, Beets, Kertz, Sens

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Where is the Kents family from?

You can see how Kents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kents family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kents families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Kents families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Kents's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kents families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kents 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 Kents ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kents. 100% of Kents women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Kents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kents 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Kents. 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 141 military records available for the last name Kents. For the veterans among your Kents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kents lifespan?

Average Kents life expectancy in 1986 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kents 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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