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Ghent Family History

Ghent Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Ghent (Gent in Dutch) a city in Flanders Belgium. Compare Gent.

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


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Where is the Ghent family from?

You can see how Ghent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Ghent families living in Derbyshire. This was about 13% of all the recorded Ghent's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Ghent families in 1891.
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What did your Ghent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ghent. 25% of Ghent men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Ghent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ghent were Colliery Hewer and Office Cleaner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Musician
    25%
  • Bus Driver
    25%
  • Colliery Hewer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    6%
  • House Wife
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%

What Ghent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ghent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghent 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Ghent. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ghent. For the veterans among your Ghent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghent lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ghent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ghent in 1955 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghent 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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