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Genta Family History

Genta 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: Gent, Menta, Renta, Genua, Gentz, Penta, Genna, Gant, Penna, Genova

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Where is the Genta family from?

You can see how Genta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Genta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Genta families living in Fife. This was about 83% of all the recorded Genta's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Genta families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genta 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 Genta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genta. 45% of Genta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Genta women worked as an Operator.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Genta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Genta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genta 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Genta. 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 345 military records available for the last name Genta. For the veterans among your Genta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Genta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Genta in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genta 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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