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Genday Family History

Genday 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: Monday, Gandy, Hendy, Hendry, Benda, Bendy, Renda, Benway, Gundry

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Where is the Genday family from?

You can see how Genday families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genday family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Genday families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Genday families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Genday's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Genday families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genday surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Genday. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genday 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Genday. 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 5 military records available for the last name Genday. For the veterans among your Genday ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genday lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Genday life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Genday in 1979 was 55, and 65 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genday 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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