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Kentrell Family History

Kentrell 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: Cantrell, Ventrella, Wentzell, Kettell, Kittrell, Centrella, Kendell

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Where is the Kentrell family from?

You can see how Kentrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentrell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kentrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kentrell families living in South Carolina. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kentrell's in USA. South Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Kentrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentrell 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 69 census records available for the last name Kentrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentrell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kentrell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kentrell. For the veterans among your Kentrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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