Kentzer Family History

Kentzer Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Mentzer, Kentner, Kenter, Kintzer, Kreutzer, Ketter, Kettner, Kenner, Krenzer, Fetzer

1,000 record(s) for Kentzer

410	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
61	Military Records
64	Immigration Records
456	Census and Voter Lists
204	Member Trees

Where is the Kentzer family from?

You can see how Kentzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kentzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kentzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kentzer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kentzer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kentzer families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kentzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kentzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kentzer. 100% of Kentzer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kentzer women worked as a Secretary.

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

Farmer

100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Secretary

100%

What Kentzer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 456 census records available for the last name Kentzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kentzer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Kentzer. 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.

Military Records

There are 61 military records available for the last name Kentzer. For the veterans among your Kentzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Kentzer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Kentzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kentzer in 1977 was 87, and 89 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kentzer 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.