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Kengott Family History

Kengott Name 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: Hergott, Kennett, Knott, Sennott, Kenyon, Kenton, Nott, Escott

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Where is the Kengott family from?

You can see how Kengott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kengott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kengott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kengott families living in Kansas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kengott's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Kengott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kengott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kengott ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kengott ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Kengott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kengott 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kengott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Kengott. For the veterans among your Kengott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kengott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kengott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kengott in 1965 was 70, and 80 in 2002.

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