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Gendin Family History

Gendin 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: Genin, Geddie, Glendon, Genn, Landin, Weldin, Hendon, Henkin, Verdin

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Where is the Gendin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendin 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 Gendin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gendin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Gendin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gendin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gendin. For the veterans among your Gendin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendin lifespan?

Average Gendin life expectancy in 1998 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendin 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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