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Genteel Family History

Genteel 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: Gentzel, Gentle, Mentel, Dentel, Gentes, Genther, Gendel, Genthe

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Where is the Genteel family from?

You can see how Genteel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genteel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Genteel families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Genteel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genteel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genteel 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 107 census records available for the last name Genteel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genteel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Genteel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Genteel. For the veterans among your Genteel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genteel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Genteel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Genteel in 1969 was 63, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genteel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genteel 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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