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Gencay Family History

Gencay 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: Benway, Gentry, Genco, Genaw, Genua, Senay, Genna, Redcay, Hency

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Where is the Gencay family from?

You can see how Gencay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gencay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gencay family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gencay's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gencay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gencay 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 2 census records available for the last name Gencay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gencay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gencay. 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 Gencay. For the veterans among your Gencay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gencay lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Gencay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gencay in 1978 was 54, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gencay 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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