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Gendy Family History

Gendy 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: Gandy, Hendy, Bendy, Gundy, Dendy, Endy, Henry, Geary, Penny, Goody

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Where is the Gendy family from?

You can see how Gendy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gendy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gendy family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gendy's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gendy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendy 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 Gendy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gendy. 50% of Gendy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gendy women 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
    50%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Auto Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gendy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Gendy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendy 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Gendy. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gendy. For the veterans among your Gendy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gendy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gendy in 1970 was 79, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gendy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendy 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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