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Genderson Family History

Genderson 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: Enderson, Henderson, Fenderson, Gunderson, Anderson, Gunnerson

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Where is the Genderson family from?

You can see how Genderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genderson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Genderson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Genderson families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Genderson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Genderson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genderson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Genderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genderson. 34% of Genderson men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Genderson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genderson were Operator and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Genderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Genderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genderson 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Genderson. 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 39 military records available for the last name Genderson. For the veterans among your Genderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genderson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Genderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Genderson in 1966 was 61, and 80 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genderson 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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