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Gendler Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Handler originating under Russian influence since Russian has no h and alters h in borrowed words to g.

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


Similar surnames: Gensler, Hendler, Tendler, Handler, Kindler, Mandler, Genser, Genzer

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Where is the Gendler family from?

You can see how Gendler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gendler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Gendler families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gendler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gendler families in 1880.
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What did your Gendler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gendler. 30% of Gendler men worked as a Proprietor and 28% of Gendler women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gendler were Shipping Clerk and Salesgirl. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Salesgirl
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gendler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendler 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 825 immigration records available for the last name Gendler. 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 203 military records available for the last name Gendler. For the veterans among your Gendler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gendler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gendler in 1961 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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