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Kentuck Family History

Kentuck 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: Kenrick, Wantuck, Fenwick, Kenton, Ventura, Kruck, Senick, Knick

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Where is the Kentuck family from?

You can see how Kentuck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentuck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kentuck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kentuck families living in South Carolina. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kentuck's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kentuck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentuck 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 474 census records available for the last name Kentuck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentuck 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kentuck. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kentuck. For the veterans among your Kentuck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentuck lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Kentuck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kentuck in 1977 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentuck 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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