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Gengley Family History

Gengley 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: Gengler, Henley, Tingley, Bentley, Hensley, Begley, Langley, Tenley

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Where is the Gengley family from?

You can see how Gengley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gengley family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Gengley families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gengley's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gengley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gengley 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 53 census records available for the last name Gengley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gengley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gengley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gengley. For the veterans among your Gengley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gengley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gengley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gengley

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