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Gentzhorn Family History

Gentzhorn 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: Henthorn, Genther, Hanthorn, Henthorne, Gentzler, Etzkorn, Eichhorn

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Where is the Gentzhorn family from?

You can see how Gentzhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gentzhorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gentzhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gentzhorn families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gentzhorn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gentzhorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gentzhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gentzhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gentzhorn. 100% of Gentzhorn men worked as a Grinder. .

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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

  • Grinder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Gentzhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gentzhorn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gentzhorn. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gentzhorn. For the veterans among your Gentzhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gentzhorn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gentzhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gentzhorn in 1972 was 68, and 89 in 2003.

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