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Kencht Family History

Kencht 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: Hecht, Bench, Kelch, Kent, Recht, Kinch, Feucht, Knecht, Leicht

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Where is the Kencht family from?

You can see how Kencht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kencht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kencht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kencht families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kencht's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kencht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kencht 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 Kencht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kencht. 100% of Kencht men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Kencht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Kencht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kencht 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kencht. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kencht. For the veterans among your Kencht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kencht lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Kencht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kencht in 1979 was 62, and 1 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kencht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kencht 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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