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Gendil Family History

Gendil 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: Gendel, Geddie, Gentile, Wendel, Rendel, Genin, Bendel, Hendel

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Where is the Gendil family from?

You can see how Gendil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gendil family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gendil's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gendil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendil 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 32 census records available for the last name Gendil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendil 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gendil. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gendil. For the veterans among your Gendil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendil lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Gendil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gendil in 1964 was 85, and 78 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gendil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendil 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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