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Kentro Family History

Kentro 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, Ventre, Vento, Petro, Kent, Detro, Keto, Mento, Metro, Ventry

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Where is the Kentro family from?

You can see how Kentro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentro family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kentro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kentro family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kentro's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kentro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kentro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Kentro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentro 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kentro. 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 60 military records available for the last name Kentro. For the veterans among your Kentro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentro lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Kentro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kentro in 1994 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentro 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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