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Gendason Family History

Gendason Name 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: Gendron, Fenlason, Genson, Benson, Glendon, Enderson, Goodson

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Where is the Gendason family from?

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

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pharmacist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Gendason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendason 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gendason. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Gendason. For the veterans among your Gendason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendason lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Gendason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gendason in 1959 was 53, and 74 in 2001.

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