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Kence Family History

Kence 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: Bence, Dence, Lence, Hence, Pence, Kunce, Ence, Kenne, Kerce, Ponce

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Where is the Kence family from?

You can see how Kence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kence family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Kence families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kence's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Kence families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kence 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 155 census records available for the last name Kence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kence 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kence. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kence. For the veterans among your Kence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kence lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kence in 1964 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kence 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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