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Gentemann Family History

Gentemann 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: Gentleman, Engemann, Hennemann, Venneman, Westermann, Ninnemann

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Where is the Gentemann family from?

You can see how Gentemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gentemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gentemann families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gentemann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gentemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentemann 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 Gentemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gentemann. 46% of Gentemann men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farming
    37%
  • Farm Operator
    19%

What Gentemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Gentemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentemann 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gentemann. 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 215 military records available for the last name Gentemann. For the veterans among your Gentemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentemann lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gentemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gentemann in 1950 was 41, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gentemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentemann 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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