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Gency Family History

Gency 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: Genco, Hency, Henry, Geary, Bence, Penny, Gandy, Percy, Geng, Bench

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Where is the Gency family from?

You can see how Gency families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gency family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gency families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gency families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gency's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gency families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gency 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 63 census records available for the last name Gency. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gency 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gency. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gency. For the veterans among your Gency ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gency lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Gency life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gency in 1972 was 69, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gency 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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