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Kenttala Family History

Kenttala 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: Rantala, Kendall, Kantola, Rintala, Anttila, Ventola, Kettle

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Kenttala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenttala 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kenttala. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kenttala. For the veterans among your Kenttala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenttala lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Kenttala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kenttala in 1966 was 58, and 54 in 1993.

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