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Jentz Family History

Jentz Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Jantz.

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


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Where is the Jentz family from?

You can see how Jentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jentz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jentz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jentz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jentz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jentz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jentz 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 Jentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jentz. 35% of Jentz men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Jentz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jentz were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    47%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

What Jentz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jentz 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Jentz. 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 279 military records available for the last name Jentz. For the veterans among your Jentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jentz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jentz in 1959 was 72, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jentz 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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