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Gentillon Family History

Gentillon 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: Cantillon, Antillon, Gentile, Castillon, Cantillo, Santillan

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Where is the Gentillon family from?

You can see how Gentillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentillon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gentillon families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gentillon's in USA. California had the highest population of Gentillon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentillon 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 Gentillon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gentillon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gentillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentillon 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gentillon. 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 Gentillon. For the veterans among your Gentillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentillon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gentillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gentillon in 1967 was 79, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gentillon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentillon 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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