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Szentes Family History

Szentes 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: Fuentes, Senter, Stennes, Gentes, Puentes, Senters, Senne, Setter

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Where is the Szentes family from?

You can see how Szentes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szentes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Szentes family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Szentes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Szentes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szentes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Szentes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Szentes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Szentes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szentes 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Szentes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Szentes. For the veterans among your Szentes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szentes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Szentes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Szentes in 1969 was 88, and 61 in 2003.

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