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Gentler Family History

Gentler 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: Gentle, Gettler, Gensler, Genther, Gendler, Gertler, Gengler, Bentler

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Where is the Gentler family from?

You can see how Gentler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gentler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Gentler family living in Renfrewshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gentler's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gentler families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentler 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
  • 1871
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What did your Gentler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gentler. 100% of Gentler women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gentler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Gentler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentler 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gentler. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gentler. For the veterans among your Gentler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Gentler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gentler in 1971 was 76, and 84 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gentler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentler 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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