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Gentesse Family History

Gentesse 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, Gentile, Genovese, Tennessen, Gentle, Fennessy, Contessa

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Where is the Gentesse family from?

You can see how Gentesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentesse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gentesse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Gentesse families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gentesse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gentesse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentesse 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 Gentesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gentesse. 100% of Gentesse men worked as a Cult.

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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 1921

  • Cult
    100%

What Gentesse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Gentesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentesse 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gentesse. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gentesse. For the veterans among your Gentesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentesse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gentesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gentesse in 1967 was 70, and 99 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gentesse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentesse 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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