Researching Norm Kent
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 12617 people with the Kent surname? In that year Kent was ranked number 322 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Norm means "Form of NORMAN. Norseman or Rule" and is of Not available or unknown origin.
Records of Norm Kent on Ancestry
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. A DNA test can sometimes help to make a link to a particular family name if you find you share common DNA with people who have the same or similar surnames as each other. If you are lucky then you may get a match within a few generations and discover some Kent ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Norm Kent and the Kent Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Kent Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Kent family tree.
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Study for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Norm Kent using the FreeBMD database.
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Research the Kent surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Kent Military records.
| Did you know that there are currently 16029 people with the Kent surname in the UK? Kent is now ranked number 347 for popularity in the UK. |
Kent Family History Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
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Kent Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 51650 people with the Kent surname in the USA? Kent is ranked number 140 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Kent Databases
Look at the Ellis Island Database for information on Norm Kent. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Norm Kent
Norm Kent
Norman Elliott Kent. (born 18 October 1949 in Brooklyn, New York) is a South Florida criminal defense attorney, publisher and radio talk show host.
The founder and publisher of The Express, in 1999, and South Florida Gay News in 2009. Kent was previously the morning drive talk show host for WFTL-1400 AM from 1989-1997. As an attorney, Kent has brought suit against local governments in Florida on behalf of civil rights such as Freedom of Speech many times.
A frequent guest lecturer at colleges and in community forums, Kent has published numerous articles advocating for civil rights protections for the LGBT community and the legalization of cannabis in the United States. He has authored 'The Pot Warriors Manifesto.' His articles on representing gay men illegally entrapped by law enforcement, along with illegal searches by law enforcement has been picked up by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyer's magazine, The Champion.
Kent's clientele has consisted of the prominent late radio talk show host, Neil Rogers, and talents Phil Hendrie and Al Rantel. He also assisted in the civil rights defense of activist Dan Choi during his White House protests, along with numerous South Florida celebrities and personalities who had legal encounters and challenges with law enforcement. Al Goldstein's SCREW magazine also had a formidable defender with Norm Kent as his counsel.
After surviving a bout with lymphoma, he had another stint at the new WFTL-850 AM from 2002-2005 as a daily talk show host, though in the interim periods he hosted 'Weekend Legal' on various local radio stations, including WWNN-1170 AM.
On September 16, 2019, Norm Kent resurrects his daily political talk show on wwnnradio.com, broadcasting live from 2 to 4 pm on 1470 AM and 95.3 FM.
Norm is a life member of the National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and has appeared on Dateline, Court TV, Fox News and Friends, as well as CNN Live, as a political and legal commentator. In 2014, as the Chair of the Board of Directors of NORML, he has been a frequent guest on HLN's Nancy Grace Show, advocating for the legalization of cannabis. As a constitutional rights attorney, he has represented juveniles in a class action against detention centers, and sued to enjoin the State of Florida from illegally spraying paraquat on marijuana fields.
A graduate of both Hofstra University in 1971 and the Hofstra School of Law in 1975, Kent relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1976, where he has maintained an independent law practice for over 40 years, practicing today as the Criminal Defense Law Center of South Florida, alongside his law partner, Russell Lonnie Cormican.
Source: Norm Kent, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Kent
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