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Gentkowski Family History

Gentkowski 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: Senkowski, Gutkowski, Benkowski, Petrowski, Szatkowski, Pienkowski

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Where is the Gentkowski family from?

You can see how Gentkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gentkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gentkowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gentkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentkowski 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 64 census records available for the last name Gentkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentkowski 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gentkowski. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gentkowski. For the veterans among your Gentkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentkowski lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Gentkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gentkowski in 1989 was 85, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentkowski 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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