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Sentle Family History

Sentle 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: Bentle, Gentle, Settle, Senne, Bentley, Gentile, Mente, Selle, Ventre

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Where is the Sentle family from?

You can see how Sentle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sentle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sentle families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Sentle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sentle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentle 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 235 census records available for the last name Sentle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentle 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sentle. 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 65 military records available for the last name Sentle. For the veterans among your Sentle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Sentle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sentle in 1972 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sentle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sentle 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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