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Genders Family History

Genders Surname Meaning

variant of Ginder with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Genders family from?

You can see how Genders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Genders families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Genders families living in Staffordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Genders's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Genders families in 1891.
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What did your Genders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Genders. 16% of Genders men worked as a Retired and 82% of Genders women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genders were Old Age Pensioner and Maid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    16%
  • Hotel Porter
    11%
  • Carpenter Builders
    11%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%
  • Maid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Genders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genders 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Genders. 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 433 military records available for the last name Genders. For the veterans among your Genders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genders lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Genders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Genders in 1945 was 24, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genders 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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