Gentry Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gentry Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gentry family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 64
Female Servant 22
Labourer 11
Silk Winder 9
Independent 8
Carpenter 8
Shoe Maker 7
Farmer 7
Brick Maker 6
Ag Labourer 4
Bricklayer 4
Male Servant 4
Silk Throwster 4
Agri Labourer 3
Baker 3
Blacksmith 3
Dress Maker 3
Silk Weaver 3
Thassker 3
Weaver 3
Servant 2
Shoe Binder 2
Spinner 2
Tobacconist 2
Wheelwright 2

Gentry Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gentry 100% 7,301
2 Gantrey 71% 247
3 Gantry 83% 155

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The surname Gentry is the most popular version of all its varients

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