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Gendon Family History

Gendon 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: Glendon, Hendon, Bendon, Rendon, Gendron, Gerdon, Genson, Gordon

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Where is the Gendon family from?

You can see how Gendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gendon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gendon family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gendon's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Gendon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Gendon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendon 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gendon. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gendon. For the veterans among your Gendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gendon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gendon in 1966 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendon 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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