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Gendrou Family History

Gendrou 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, Gerou, Hendron, Jendro, Genaro, Gendreau, Leandro, Gero

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Where is the Gendrou family from?

You can see how Gendrou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendrou family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gendrou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gendrou families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gendrou's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gendrou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendrou 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 173 census records available for the last name Gendrou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendrou 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gendrou. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gendrou. For the veterans among your Gendrou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendrou lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Gendrou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gendrou in 1976 was 74, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendrou 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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