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Kentucky Family History

Kentucky 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: Stucky, Konecky, Kenrick, Wantuck, Fenwick, Kenton, Bentley, Kennerly

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Where is the Kentucky family from?

You can see how Kentucky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentucky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kentucky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kentucky family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kentucky's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kentucky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentucky 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 167 census records available for the last name Kentucky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentucky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kentucky. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kentucky. For the veterans among your Kentucky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentucky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Kentucky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kentucky in 1967 was 62, and 78 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentucky 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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