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Genthon Family History

Genthon 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: Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Benton, Lenton, Gunton, Renton

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Where is the Genthon family from?

You can see how Genthon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genthon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genthon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Genthon families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Genthon's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Genthon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Genthon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genthon 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Genthon. 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 51 military records available for the last name Genthon. For the veterans among your Genthon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genthon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Genthon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Genthon in 1964 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genthon 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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