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Gentelie Family History

Gentelie 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: Gentile, Gentle, Gentili, Bentle, Mentel, Renteria, Dentel, Gentes

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Where is the Gentelie family from?

You can see how Gentelie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentelie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gentelie family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gentelie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gentelie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentelie 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 10 census records available for the last name Gentelie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentelie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gentelie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Gentelie. For the veterans among your Gentelie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentelie lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Gentelie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gentelie in 1993 was 73, and 54 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gentelie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentelie 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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