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Kentner Family History

Kentner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kenter.

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


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Where is the Kentner family from?

You can see how Kentner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kentner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kentner families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kentner's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Kentner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kentner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kentner. 27% of Kentner men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Kentner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kentner were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Kentner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kentner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentner 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Kentner. 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 946 military records available for the last name Kentner. For the veterans among your Kentner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kentner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kentner in 1961 was 49, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kentner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentner 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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