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Gendus Family History

Gendus 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: Redus, Gentes, Venus, Gendel, Readus, Geddes, Lenius, Gens, Mendes

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Where is the Gendus family from?

You can see how Gendus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gendus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gendus families living in Staffordshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gendus's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gendus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gendus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendus 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 Gendus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gendus. For the veterans among your Gendus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Gendus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gendus in 1970 was 80, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendus 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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