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Jento Family History

Jento 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: Vento, Mento, Bento, Jent, Lento, Jentz, Zeno, Pinto, Fenton, Denton

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Where is the Jento family from?

You can see how Jento families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jento family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jento families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jento family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jento's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Jento families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jento 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 168 census records available for the last name Jento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jento 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Jento. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jento. For the veterans among your Jento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jento lifespan?

Average Jento life expectancy in 1974 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jento 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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