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Genck Family History

Genck 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: Wenck, Genco, Geck, Enck, Benck, Henck, Renck, Menck, Beck, Heck

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Where is the Genck family from?

You can see how Genck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Genck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Genck family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Genck's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Genck families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genck 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 Genck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genck. 100% of Genck women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Genck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Genck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genck 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Genck. 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 69 military records available for the last name Genck. For the veterans among your Genck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Genck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Genck in 1963 was 51, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genck 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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