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Jentas Family History

Jentas 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: Rentas, Jonas, Mestas, Jenks, Gentes, Menta, Renta, Janas, Joncas

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Jentas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jentas 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Jentas. 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 18 military records available for the last name Jentas. For the veterans among your Jentas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jentas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Jentas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jentas in 1973 was 75, and 74 in 2001.

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