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Gendry Family History

Gendry 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: Hendry, Gundry, Gentry, Pendry, Henry, Geary, Gandy, Guidry, Hendy

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Where is the Gendry family from?

You can see how Gendry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gendry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 10 Gendry families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gendry's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gendry families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendry 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 Gendry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gendry. 47% of Gendry men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gendry women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Crop Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Gendry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Gendry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendry 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gendry. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gendry. For the veterans among your Gendry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendry lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Gendry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gendry in 1975 was 73, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gendry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendry 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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