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Genters Family History

Genters 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, Venters, Fenters, Senters, Genter, Centers, Ganter, Gantert

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Where is the Genters family from?

You can see how Genters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genters family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Genters families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Genters's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Genters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genters 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 64 census records available for the last name Genters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genters 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Genters. 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 8 military records available for the last name Genters. For the veterans among your Genters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genters lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genters 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genters

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