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Kentera Family History

Kentera 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: Kenter, Ketter, Kenner, Ventura, Kanter, Kinter, Kender, Montera

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Where is the Kentera family from?

You can see how Kentera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kentera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kentera family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kentera's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kentera families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentera 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 49 census records available for the last name Kentera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentera 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Kentera. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kentera. For the veterans among your Kentera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentera lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kentera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kentera in 1974 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentera 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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