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Jentgen Family History

Jentgen 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: Jentzen, Engen, Bestgen, Jensen, Bentsen, Hentges, Bentzen, Jantzen

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Where is the Jentgen family from?

You can see how Jentgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jentgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jentgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jentgen families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Jentgen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jentgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jentgen 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 148 census records available for the last name Jentgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jentgen 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Jentgen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Jentgen. For the veterans among your Jentgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jentgen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Jentgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jentgen in 1967 was 80, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jentgen 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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