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Gendron Family History

Gendron Surname Meaning

French: relationship name from a diminutive of Old French gendre ‘son-in-law’ (from Latin gener).

Compare Jandro Jendro Johndro and Johndrow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gendron family from?

You can see how Gendron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendron family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gendron families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Gendron family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gendron's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gendron families in 1861.
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What did your Gendron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gendron. 19% of Gendron men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Gendron women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gendron were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Winder
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Bookkeeper
    6%

What Gendron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Gendron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendron 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Gendron. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Gendron. For the veterans among your Gendron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendron lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gendron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gendron in 1944 was 24, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendron 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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