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Gentes Family History

Gentes Name Meaning

French (Gentès): probably a nickname derived from Old French gent ‘high born noble’ also ‘nice friendly’. German: patronymic from the personal name Gent .

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


Similar surnames: Montes, Mente, Gentis, Feltes, Hentges, Gunter, Genther, Gates

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Where is the Gentes family from?

You can see how Gentes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gentes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gentes families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gentes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gentes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gentes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gentes. 37% of Gentes men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gentes women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gentes were Photographer and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Photographer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gentes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentes 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Gentes. 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 434 military records available for the last name Gentes. For the veterans among your Gentes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentes lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gentes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gentes in 1944 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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