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Kento Family History

Kento 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, Vento, Kent, Keto, Mento, Bento, Lento, Zeno, Pinto, Kenyon

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Where is the Kento family from?

You can see how Kento families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kento family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kento families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Kento families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kento's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kento families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kento 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 64 census records available for the last name Kento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kento 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kento. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kento. For the veterans among your Kento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kento lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Kento life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kento in 1972 was 83, and 56 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kento 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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