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Genber Family History

Genber 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: Genser, Gerber, Genzer, Gelber, Genter, Geller, Jenner, Felber

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Where is the Genber family from?

You can see how Genber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Genber families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Genber families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Genber's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Genber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genber 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 Genber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genber. 67% of Genber men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Genber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Genber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genber 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Genber. 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 57 military records available for the last name Genber. For the veterans among your Genber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genber lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genber 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genber

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