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Gendusa Family History

Gendusa 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: Gennusa, Genua, Mendosa, Gennuso, Genova, Ventura, Benda, Renda

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Where is the Gendusa family from?

You can see how Gendusa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gendusa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gendusa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gendusa families living in Louisiana. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gendusa's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gendusa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendusa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gendusa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gendusa. 37% of Gendusa men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Shipping Clerk
    11%
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What Gendusa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Gendusa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendusa 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Gendusa. 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 224 military records available for the last name Gendusa. For the veterans among your Gendusa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendusa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gendusa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gendusa in 1963 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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