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Gentilich Family History

Gentilich 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: Gentilini, Gentili, Gentile, Gerlich, Genrich, Gentsch, Endlich

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Where is the Gentilich family from?

You can see how Gentilich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentilich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gentilich families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gentilich's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gentilich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentilich 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 29 census records available for the last name Gentilich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentilich 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gentilich. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gentilich. For the veterans among your Gentilich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentilich lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Gentilich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gentilich in 1979 was 81, and 92 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gentilich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentilich 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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