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Jentzer Family History

Jentzer 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: Mentzer, Jentzen, Jenner, Fetzer, Setzer, Meltzer, Netzer, Retzer

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Where is the Jentzer family from?

You can see how Jentzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jentzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jentzer family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jentzer's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Jentzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jentzer 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 115 census records available for the last name Jentzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jentzer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Jentzer. 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 53 military records available for the last name Jentzer. For the veterans among your Jentzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jentzer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Jentzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jentzer in 1969 was 77, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jentzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jentzer 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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