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Jentter Family History

Jentter 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: Jetter, Jenner, Fenster, Setter, Ketter, Netter, Better, Petter

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Where is the Jentter family from?

You can see how Jentter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jentter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jentter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jentter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jentter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jentter 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 56 census records available for the last name Jentter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jentter 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Jentter. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jentter. For the veterans among your Jentter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jentter lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1977, in the United States, Jentter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Jentter in 1961 was 56, and 67 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jentter 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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