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Genaske Family History

Genaske 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: Genske, Ganske, Fenske, Geske, Wenske, Menashe, Venske, Senske, Paske

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Where is the Genaske family from?

You can see how Genaske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genaske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genaske family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Genaske's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Genaske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genaske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Genaske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Genaske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genaske 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Genaske. 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 3 military records available for the last name Genaske. For the veterans among your Genaske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genaske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Genaske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Genaske in 1966 was 87, and 92 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genaske 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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