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Kentfield Family History

Kentfield Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): habitational name from Kenfield in Petham (Kent). The placename probably derives from Old English cyning ‘king’ + feld ‘open country’.

The -t- in the surname is a late intrusive development.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kentfield family from?

You can see how Kentfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kentfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 49 Kentfield families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kentfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kentfield families in 1891.
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What did your Kentfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Roof Tiler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kentfield. 50% of Kentfield men worked as a Roof Tiler and 90% of Kentfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kentfield were Gardener and None.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Roof Tiler
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • None
    6%

What Kentfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kentfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentfield 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Kentfield. 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 578 military records available for the last name Kentfield. For the veterans among your Kentfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentfield lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kentfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kentfield in 1961 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kentfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentfield 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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