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Gentillet Family History

Gentillet 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, Mettille, Gunville, Guillet, Gillet, Gentilini

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentillet 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 8 census records available for the last name Gentillet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentillet 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gentillet. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Gentillet. For the veterans among your Gentillet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentillet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Gentillet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gentillet in 1968 was 82, and 89 in 1992.

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