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Gendreu Family History

Gendreu 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: Gendreau, Gendler, Gendel, Gendron, Andreu, Genereux, Hendren, Endres

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Where is the Gendreu family from?

You can see how Gendreu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendreu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gendreu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Gendreu families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gendreu's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gendreu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendreu 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 61 census records available for the last name Gendreu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendreu 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gendreu. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gendreu. For the veterans among your Gendreu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendreu 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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