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Genca Family History

Genca 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: Genco, Genua, Genna, Penna, Bence, Genova, Geng, Bench, Senna, Menna

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Where is the Genca family from?

You can see how Genca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Genca families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Genca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genca 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 Genca ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Genca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Genca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genca 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Genca. 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 25 military records available for the last name Genca. For the veterans among your Genca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genca lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Genca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Genca in 1974 was 58, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genca 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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