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Gentakes Family History

Gentakes 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: Gentes, Gentles, Gentile, Takes, Eakes, Stakes, Gentle, Pantages

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Where is the Gentakes family from?

You can see how Gentakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentakes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gentakes families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Gentakes's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Gentakes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentakes 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 8 census records available for the last name Gentakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentakes 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gentakes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gentakes. For the veterans among your Gentakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentakes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Gentakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gentakes in 1965 was 87, and 74 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentakes 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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