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Kentigh Family History

Kentigh 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: Kintigh, Hennigh, Kendig, Knight, Kenton, Koenig, Gentile, Fenrich

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Where is the Kentigh family from?

You can see how Kentigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentigh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Kentigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kentigh family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kentigh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kentigh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentigh 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 101 census records available for the last name Kentigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentigh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kentigh. 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 Kentigh. For the veterans among your Kentigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentigh lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Kentigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kentigh in 1986 was 88, and 92 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentigh 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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