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Kengetter Family History

Kengetter 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: Knetter, Ketter, Netter, Kennett, Koetter, Kletter, Getter, Knitter

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Where is the Kengetter family from?

You can see how Kengetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kengetter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kengetter family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kengetter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kengetter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kengetter 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 14 census records available for the last name Kengetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kengetter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kengetter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kengetter. For the veterans among your Kengetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kengetter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Kengetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kengetter in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kengetter 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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