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Gendzwil Family History

Gendzwil 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: Mendivil, Gendel, Genzel, Gentzel, Gandhi, Geddie, Gentile, Edwin

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Where is the Gendzwil family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendzwil 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 Gendzwil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gendzwil. 100% of Gendzwil men worked as an Owner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Gendzwil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendzwil 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gendzwil. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gendzwil. For the veterans among your Gendzwil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendzwil lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Gendzwil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gendzwil in 1987 was 66, and 75 in 2002.

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