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Gentilo Family History

Gentilo Name 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: Gentile, Gentili, Gentle, Gentis, Dentino, Pentico, Gerbino, Centeno

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Where is the Gentilo family from?

You can see how Gentilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentilo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gentilo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gentilo families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gentilo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gentilo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentilo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gentilo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gentilo. 63% of Gentilo men worked as a Barber. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%
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What Gentilo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Gentilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentilo 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Gentilo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Gentilo. For the veterans among your Gentilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentilo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gentilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gentilo in 1973 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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