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Gentilly Family History

Gentilly 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, Gentili, Bentley, Tilly, Guttilla, Cantillo, Mantilla

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Where is the Gentilly family from?

You can see how Gentilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentilly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gentilly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gentilly families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gentilly's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Gentilly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentilly 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 128 census records available for the last name Gentilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentilly 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gentilly. 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 404 military records available for the last name Gentilly. For the veterans among your Gentilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentilly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gentilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gentilly in 1972 was 48, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentilly 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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