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Genter Name Meaning

South German: variant of Ganter

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


Similar surnames: Ganter, Gentner, Kenter, Genthner, Ginter, Center, Gonter, Gentes

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Where is the Genter family from?

You can see how Genter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Genter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Genter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Genter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Genter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genter. 22% of Genter men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Genter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genter were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Genter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Genter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Genter. For the veterans among your Genter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genter lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Genter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Genter in 1947 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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