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Gendoes Family History

Gendoes 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: Gentes, Gendler, Gendel, Geddes, Mendes, Gerdes, Gentles, Endres

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gendoes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendoes 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gendoes. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Gendoes. For the veterans among your Gendoes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendoes lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Gendoes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gendoes in 1984 was 76, and 72 in 2003.

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