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Kentling Family History

Kentling 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: Wentling, Etling, Keating, Kenning, Wendling, Keeling, Kesting

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Where is the Kentling family from?

You can see how Kentling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kentling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kentling families living in Missouri. This was about 93% of all the recorded Kentling's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kentling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kentling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kentling. 50% of Kentling men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Kentling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentling 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kentling. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kentling. For the veterans among your Kentling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kentling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kentling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kentling in 1964 was 80, and 97 in 2003.

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