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Gendt Family History

Gendt 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: Wendt, Gent, Fendt, Bendt, Gerndt, Genet, Gindt, Gant, Geist, Gandy

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Where is the Gendt family from?

You can see how Gendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gendt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gendt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gendt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gendt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendt 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 166 census records available for the last name Gendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendt 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Gendt. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gendt. For the veterans among your Gendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendt lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Gendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gendt in 1986 was 85, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gendt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendt 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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