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Jentzel Family History

Jentzel 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: Wentzel, Rentzel, Jentzen, Gentzel, Bentzel, Mentzel, Hetzel, Netzel

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Where is the Jentzel family from?

You can see how Jentzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jentzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jentzel families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Jentzel's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Jentzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jentzel 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 70 census records available for the last name Jentzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jentzel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Jentzel. 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 57 military records available for the last name Jentzel. For the veterans among your Jentzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jentzel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Jentzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jentzel in 1968 was 62, and 76 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jentzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jentzel 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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