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Gendra Family History

Gendra 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: Sendra, Kendra, Genova, Gera, Hendry, Benda, Renda, Gundry, Gandara

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Where is the Gendra family from?

You can see how Gendra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Gendra families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gendra family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gendra's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Gendra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendra 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 89 census records available for the last name Gendra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendra 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gendra. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gendra. For the veterans among your Gendra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gendra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gendra in 1971 was 61, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendra 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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