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Genchy Family History

Genchy 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: Bench, Beachy, Rench, Gentry, Gesch, Tench, Genthe, Genco, Gensch

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Where is the Genchy family from?

You can see how Genchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genchy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Genchy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Genchy family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genchy's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Genchy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genchy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Genchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genchy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Genchy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Genchy. For the veterans among your Genchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genchy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Genchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Genchy in 1972 was 73, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genchy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genchy 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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