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Gentzler Name Meaning

South German: variant of Ganser .

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


Similar surnames: Gensler, Genthner, Gentner, Genter, Gantzer, Gettler, Gertler

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Where is the Gentzler family from?

You can see how Gentzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentzler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gentzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Gentzler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 93% of all the recorded Gentzler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gentzler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentzler 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 did your Gentzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gentzler. 26% of Gentzler men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gentzler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gentzler were Foreman and Housework. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Presser
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
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What Gentzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gentzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentzler 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Gentzler. 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 756 military records available for the last name Gentzler. For the veterans among your Gentzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentzler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Gentzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gentzler in 1946 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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