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Gendrin Family History

Gendrin 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: Gendron, Genin, Hendron, Geurin, Hendrix, Endris, Gearin, Hendren

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Where is the Gendrin family from?

You can see how Gendrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendrin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gendrin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gendrin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gendrin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendrin 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 Gendrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gendrin. 100% of Gendrin men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

What Gendrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Gendrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendrin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gendrin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gendrin. For the veterans among your Gendrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendrin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Gendrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gendrin in 1975 was 79, and 46 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gendrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendrin 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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