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Gentiles Family History

Gentiles 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: Gentile, Gentles, Gentle, Gentes, Gentis, Gentzler, Gentili, Giles

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Where is the Gentiles family from?

You can see how Gentiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentiles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gentiles families were found in USA in 1880. There were 13 Gentiles families living in Lanarkshire, which was the highest population of Gentiles families in 1841 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentiles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Gentiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentiles 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Gentiles. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gentiles. For the veterans among your Gentiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentiles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gentiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gentiles in 1966 was 69, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentiles 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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