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Kentz Family History

Kentz 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: Kertz, Ketz, Kuntz, Kent, Rentz, Keltz, Kantz, Wentz, Keitz, Kintz

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Where is the Kentz family from?

You can see how Kentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kentz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kentz families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kentz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kentz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentz 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 Kentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kentz. 21% of Kentz men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Kentz women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kentz were Manager and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • New Worker
    6%

What Kentz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentz 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Kentz. 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 495 military records available for the last name Kentz. For the veterans among your Kentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Kentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kentz in 1955 was 55, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kentz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentz 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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