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Gendell Family History

Gendell 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: Pendell, Gendel, Bendell, Rendell, Mendell, Kendell, Wendell, Fennell

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Where is the Gendell family from?

You can see how Gendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gendell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Gendell families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gendell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gendell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendell 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 Gendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gendell. 100% of Gendell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gendell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendell 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Gendell. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gendell. For the veterans among your Gendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gendell in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gendell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendell 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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