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Kentzelman Family History

Kentzelman 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: Heintzelman, Kunzelman, Kesselman, Gentleman, Ketterman, Gendelman

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Where is the Kentzelman family from?

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

What did your Kentzelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kentzelman. 100% of Kentzelman men worked as a Pressman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pressman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kentzelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentzelman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kentzelman. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kentzelman. For the veterans among your Kentzelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentzelman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Kentzelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kentzelman in 1972 was 74, and 50 in 2003.

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