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Kencella Family History

Kencella 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: Kinsella, Mennella, Kennelly, Pennella, Kendell, Kennell, Fennell

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Where is the Kencella family from?

You can see how Kencella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kencella family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kencella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kencella family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kencella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kencella families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kencella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Kencella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kencella 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 Kencella. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kencella. For the veterans among your Kencella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kencella lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kencella 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.

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