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Gyenge Family History

Gyenge 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: Genge, Gange, Grange, Geng, Plenge, Benge, Gienger, Enge, Gengo

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Where is the Gyenge family from?

You can see how Gyenge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyenge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gyenge families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gyenge's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gyenge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyenge 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 Gyenge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gyenge. 100% of Gyenge men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gyenge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Gyenge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyenge 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gyenge. 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 73 military records available for the last name Gyenge. For the veterans among your Gyenge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyenge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Gyenge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gyenge in 1965 was 67, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gyenge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyenge 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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