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Gendle Family History

Gendle Surname Meaning

See Gendall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gendle family from?

You can see how Gendle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gendle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Gendle families living in Devon. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gendle's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gendle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendle 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 Gendle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Quarryman Roadstone and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gendle. 100% of Gendle men worked as a Quarryman Roadstone and 95% of Gendle 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Quarryman Roadstone
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Gendle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gendle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendle 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Gendle. 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 106 military records available for the last name Gendle. For the veterans among your Gendle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gendle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gendle in 1970 was 88, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gendle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendle 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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