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Entin Family History

Entin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Yente, a hypocoristic form of Yentl from Old French gentil ‘noble’.

It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Entin family from?

You can see how Entin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Entin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Entin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Entin families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Entin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Entin families in 1891.
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What did your Entin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Entin. 23% of Entin men worked as a Proprietor and 45% of Entin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Entin were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    45%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Entin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Entin 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Entin. 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 523 military records available for the last name Entin. For the veterans among your Entin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Entin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Entin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Entin in 1953 was 24, and 64 in 2003.

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