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Genlle Family History

Genlle 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: Gentle, Geller, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Galle, Gentile, Selle

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Where is the Genlle family from?

You can see how Genlle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genlle family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Genlle families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Genlle family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genlle's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Genlle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genlle 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 Genlle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genlle 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Genlle. 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 Genlle. For the veterans among your Genlle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genlle lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genlle 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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