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Genden Family History

Genden 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, Menden, Heiden, Gander, Eden, Gulden, Linden, Glendon, Dennen

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Where is the Genden family from?

You can see how Genden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Genden families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Genden's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Genden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genden 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 Genden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genden. 100% of Genden women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Genden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genden 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Genden. 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 978 military records available for the last name Genden. For the veterans among your Genden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genden lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Genden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Genden in 1971 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genden 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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