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Gentrey Family History

Gentrey 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: Gentry, Bentley, Ventre, Gentle, Ventry, Gentes, Genther, Genthe

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Where is the Gentrey family from?

You can see how Gentrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gentrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Gentrey families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gentrey's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gentrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gentrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gentrey. 48% of Gentrey men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gentrey women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gentrey were Proprietor and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Spooler
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gentrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentrey 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gentrey. 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 105 military records available for the last name Gentrey. For the veterans among your Gentrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentrey lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Gentrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gentrey in 1992 was 85, and 81 in 2000.

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