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Jentons Family History

Jentons 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: Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Benton, Lenton, Renton, Penton

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Where is the Jentons family from?

You can see how Jentons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jentons family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jentons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Jentons families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jentons's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Jentons families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jentons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jentons ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Porter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Jentons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jentons 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jentons. 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 26 military records available for the last name Jentons. For the veterans among your Jentons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jentons lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Jentons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jentons in 1971 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

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