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Gendrow Family History

Gendrow 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, Gerow, Nedrow, Hendron, Jendro, Goodrow, Tedrow, Genaro

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Where is the Gendrow family from?

You can see how Gendrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendrow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gendrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gendrow families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gendrow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gendrow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendrow 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 Gendrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Minister Of Religion was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gendrow. 100% of Gendrow men worked as a Minister Of Religion.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Minister Of Religion
    100%

What Gendrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Gendrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendrow 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 Gendrow. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gendrow. For the veterans among your Gendrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendrow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gendrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gendrow in 1963 was 67, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gendrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendrow 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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