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Gencarella Family History

Gencarella 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: Gencarelli, Gennarelli, Cantarella, Ventrella, Ceccarelli, Muscarella

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Where is the Gencarella family from?

You can see how Gencarella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gencarella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Gencarella families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Gencarella's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Gencarella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gencarella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gencarella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gencarella. 72% of Gencarella men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Weaver
    29%

What Gencarella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Gencarella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gencarella 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gencarella. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gencarella. For the veterans among your Gencarella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gencarella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gencarella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gencarella in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gencarella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gencarella 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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