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Gentgen Family History

Gentgen 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: Engen, Bestgen, Gentle, Gentes, Genther, Bentsen, Gerten, Georgen

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Where is the Gentgen family from?

You can see how Gentgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gentgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gentgen families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gentgen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gentgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentgen 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 148 census records available for the last name Gentgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentgen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gentgen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gentgen. For the veterans among your Gentgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentgen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Gentgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gentgen in 1963 was 61, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentgen 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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