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Jentges Family History

Jentges 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: Hentges, Menges, Gentes, Jenniges, Jentzen, Gentles, Jenner, Engel

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Where is the Jentges family from?

You can see how Jentges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jentges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jentges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jentges families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Jentges's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jentges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jentges 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 Jentges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jentges. 60% of Jentges men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jentges women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jentges were Farm Operator and Home Maker.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Home Maker
    50%

What Jentges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Jentges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jentges 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Jentges. 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 95 military records available for the last name Jentges. For the veterans among your Jentges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jentges lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jentges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jentges in 1956 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jentges 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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