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Jentelson Family History

Jentelson 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: Engelson, Mendelson, Bertelson, Nelson, Enderson, Peterson, Henderson

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Where is the Jentelson family from?

You can see how Jentelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jentelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jentelson families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jentelson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jentelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jentelson 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 21 census records available for the last name Jentelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jentelson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jentelson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jentelson. For the veterans among your Jentelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jentelson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Jentelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jentelson in 1970 was 86, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jentelson 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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