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Gentet Family History

Gentet 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, Genet, Genter, Ganter, Mente, Gantert, Gent, Genser, Gentle

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Where is the Gentet family from?

You can see how Gentet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gentet family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gentet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gentet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentet 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 140 census records available for the last name Gentet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentet 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gentet. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gentet. For the veterans among your Gentet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gentet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gentet in 1967 was 65, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentet 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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