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Gentzel Family History

Gentzel Surname Meaning

East German: from a pet form of Jantz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gentzel family from?

You can see how Gentzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gentzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Gentzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gentzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gentzel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentzel 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 Gentzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gentzel. 28% of Gentzel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gentzel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gentzel were Operator and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Gentzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Gentzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentzel 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Gentzel. 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 243 military records available for the last name Gentzel. For the veterans among your Gentzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentzel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gentzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gentzel in 1962 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gentzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gentzel 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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