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Origins of the Gentry surname

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About the Gentrys

We have a total number of 11173 records for people with the last name Gentry.

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Where do most Gentrys live?

In 1921, most Gentrys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Gentrys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 10,000 records for the Gentry surname. The oldest one dates back to 1700.

Who were Gentrys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Gentry first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Gentrys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Gentrys in 1921
Dressmaker

52

Laundress

32

Domestic Servant

27

General Servant Domestic

27

General Servant

24

Common Male occupations for Gentrys in 1921
Farm Hands

148

Agricultural Labourer

112

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

99

General Farmers

95

Bricklayer

49

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