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Jent Family History

Jent Name Meaning

English: variant of Gent .

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


Similar surnames: Jen, Went, Juett, Best, Jentz, Gent, Bent, Lent, Fent, Ghent

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Where is the Jent family from?

You can see how Jent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Jent families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jent's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Jent families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jent. 34% of Jent men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Jent women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jent were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jent 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Jent. 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 704 military records available for the last name Jent. For the veterans among your Jent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jent lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jent in 1954 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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