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Genteras Family History

Genteras 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: Gentes, Venters, General, Fenters, Senters, Genter, Centers, Ganter

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Where is the Genteras family from?

You can see how Genteras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genteras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Genteras families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Genteras's in USA. California had the highest population of Genteras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genteras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Genteras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genteras. 100% of Genteras men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Genteras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Genteras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genteras 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Genteras. 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 Genteras. For the veterans among your Genteras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genteras lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genteras 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genteras

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