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Genander Family History

Genander Surname 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: Gander, Levander, Melander, Helander, Glander, Welander, Elander

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Where is the Genander family from?

You can see how Genander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Genander families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Genander's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Genander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Genander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genander 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Genander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Genander. For the veterans among your Genander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genander lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Genander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Genander in 1965 was 75, and 93 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genander ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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