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Kencar Family History

Kencar Surname 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: Kenner, Loncar, Kender, Menear, Mencer, Ancar, Kear, Kennard, Kezar

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Where is the Kencar family from?

You can see how Kencar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kencar family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Kencar families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kencar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kencar families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Kencar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kencar 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kencar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kencar. For the veterans among your Kencar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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