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Kentin Family History

Kentin 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: Kenton, Entin, Kenyon, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Keeton, Benton, Lenton

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Where is the Kentin family from?

You can see how Kentin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kentin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kentin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kentin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kentin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentin 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 96 census records available for the last name Kentin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kentin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kentin. For the veterans among your Kentin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kentin

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