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Gendels Family History

Gendels 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, Wendel, Rendel, Pendell, Windels, Bendel, Geels, Hendel

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Where is the Gendels family from?

You can see how Gendels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gendels family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Gendels's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gendels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendels 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 29 census records available for the last name Gendels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendels 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gendels. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gendels. For the veterans among your Gendels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gendels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gendels in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendels 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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