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Kenty Family History

Kenty 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: Kenny, Kent, Kelty, Fenty, Kenly, Henry, Kant, Penny, Ken, Kenton

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Where is the Kenty family from?

You can see how Kenty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Kenty families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kenty's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Kenty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kenty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kenty. 25% of Kenty men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kenty women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Machine
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Kenty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kenty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenty 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Kenty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 215 military records available for the last name Kenty. For the veterans among your Kenty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenty lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kenty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kenty in 1959 was 57, and 92 in 2004.

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