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Gendek Family History

Gendek 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: Gendel, Gondek, Sendek, Gander, Bezdek, Gelder, Wendel, Pender

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Where is the Gendek family from?

You can see how Gendek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gendek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gendek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gendek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendek 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 168 census records available for the last name Gendek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendek 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gendek. 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 84 military records available for the last name Gendek. For the veterans among your Gendek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendek lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gendek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gendek in 1953 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gendek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendek 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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