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Gendall Family History

Gendall Surname Meaning

Unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gendall family from?

You can see how Gendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gendall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Gendall families living in Cornwall. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gendall's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gendall families in 1891.
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What did your Gendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gendall. 60% of Gendall men worked as a Mason and 71% of Gendall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gendall were Gardener and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mason
    60%
  • Gardener
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • House Duties
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Gendall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendall 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Gendall. 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 190 military records available for the last name Gendall. For the veterans among your Gendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gendall in 1963 was 83, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendall 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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