Gentl Family History

Gentl 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: Gent, Gentle, Gentz, Gant, Geng, Gehl, Gentile, Mente, Dent, Genn

128	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
5	Immigration Records
27	Census and Voter Lists
9	Member Trees

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Where is the Gentl family from?

You can see how Gentl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gentl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gentl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gentl families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentl 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 Gentl family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gentl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Gentl. 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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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Gentl. For the veterans among your Gentl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gentl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gentl in 1972 was 72, and 85 in 2000.

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Gentl Surname Meaning

Where is the Gentl family from?

What Gentl family records will you find?

What is the average Gentl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gentl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gentl in 1972 was 72, and 85 in 2000.

Gentl Family History

Gentl Surname Meaning

171 record(s) for Gentl

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Gentl Surname Meaning

171 record(s) for Gentl

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Where is the Gentl family from?

What Gentl family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gentl lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gentl family tree

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