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Genda Family History

Genda 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: Benda, Renda, Genua, Grenda, Gonda, Genna, Lenda, Landa, Banda, Penna

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Where is the Genda family from?

You can see how Genda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Genda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Genda family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Genda's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Genda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genda 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 Genda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genda. 29% of Genda men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Genda women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genda were Machinist and Waitress.

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Repairman
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Genda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Genda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genda 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Genda. 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 161 military records available for the last name Genda. For the veterans among your Genda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genda lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Genda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Genda in 1965 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genda 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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