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Jentine Family History

Jentine 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: Lentine, Gentile, Dentice, Jenkins, Jenkin, Henline, Entin, Jenne

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Where is the Jentine family from?

You can see how Jentine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jentine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jentine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Jentine families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Jentine's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Jentine families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Jentine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jentine 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jentine. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jentine. For the veterans among your Jentine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jentine lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jentine 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jentine

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