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Gentilella Family History

Gentilella 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, Ventrella, Venturella, Centrella, Estrella, Cantarella

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Where is the Gentilella family from?

You can see how Gentilella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentilella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gentilella families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gentilella's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gentilella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentilella 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 Gentilella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gentilella. 100% of Gentilella men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Gentilella women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Gentilella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Gentilella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentilella 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Gentilella. 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 103 military records available for the last name Gentilella. For the veterans among your Gentilella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentilella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gentilella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gentilella in 1963 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gentilella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentilella 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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