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Gendrick Family History

Gendrick 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: Kendrick, Hendrick, Fendrick, Gerrick, Henrick, Pedrick, Andrick

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Where is the Gendrick family from?

You can see how Gendrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendrick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gendrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Gendrick families living in Wisconsin. This was about 66% of all the recorded Gendrick's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gendrick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gendrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Gendrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendrick 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gendrick. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gendrick. For the veterans among your Gendrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendrick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Gendrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gendrick in 1966 was 78, and 89 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendrick 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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