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Jents Family History

Jents 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: Jenks, Jens, Jent, Lents, Jentz, Bents, Jonas, Beets, Sens, Mente

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Where is the Jents family from?

You can see how Jents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jents family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jents families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Jents family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jents's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Jents families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jents surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jents ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jents. 100% of Jents men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jents women worked as a Housekeeping.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    100%

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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Jents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jents 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Jents. 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 47 military records available for the last name Jents. For the veterans among your Jents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jents lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jents life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jents in 1963 was 87, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jents 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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