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Kency Family History

Kency 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: Kenny, Kincy, Hency, Kenly, Henry, Bence, Penny, Percy, Ken, Bench

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Where is the Kency family from?

You can see how Kency families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kency family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kency families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Kency families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Kency's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Kency families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kency surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Kency. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kency 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kency. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kency. For the veterans among your Kency ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kency lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kency life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kency in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kency 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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