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Gentilli Family History

Gentilli 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: Gentili, Gentile, Santilli, Gentilini, Guttilla, Cantillo, Mantilla

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Where is the Gentilli family from?

You can see how Gentilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentilli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gentilli families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gentilli's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gentilli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentilli 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 Gentilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gentilli. 100% of Gentilli men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Gentilli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Gentilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentilli 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Gentilli. 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 127 military records available for the last name Gentilli. For the veterans among your Gentilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentilli lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gentilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gentilli in 1970 was 70, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gentilli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentilli 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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