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Ghents Family History

Ghents 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: Ghent, Gent, Gentes, Goens, Reents, Gens, Brents, Ghant, Gentz, Genis

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Where is the Ghents family from?

You can see how Ghents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghents family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghents families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ghents family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ghents's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Ghents families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghents 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 79 census records available for the last name Ghents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghents 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ghents. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ghents. For the veterans among your Ghents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghents lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Ghents life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ghents in 1984 was 72, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghents 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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