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Genchi Family History

Genchi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Genco. This surname is common in Mexico.

Japanese: phonetically written 玄地 ‘occult’ and ‘land’ 玄知 ‘occult’ and ‘knowledge’ or 元智 ‘origin’ and ‘wisdom’.

A rare name found along the coast of the Sea of Japan.

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


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Where is the Genchi family from?

You can see how Genchi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genchi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Genchi families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Genchi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genchi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genchi 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 Genchi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Woodworker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genchi. 50% of Genchi men worked as a Woodworker.

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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

  • Woodworker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Genchi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genchi 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Genchi. 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 90 military records available for the last name Genchi. For the veterans among your Genchi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genchi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Genchi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Genchi in 1962 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genchi 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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