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Jentoft Family History

Jentoft 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: Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Toft, Benton, Lenton, Vento, Renton

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Where is the Jentoft family from?

You can see how Jentoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jentoft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jentoft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jentoft families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jentoft's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jentoft families in 1891.
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What did your Jentoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jentoft. 50% of Jentoft men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Dentist
    50%

What Jentoft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Jentoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jentoft 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Jentoft. 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 169 military records available for the last name Jentoft. For the veterans among your Jentoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jentoft lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jentoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jentoft in 1959 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jentoft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jentoft 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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