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Genengels Family History

Genengels 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: Engels, Rennels, Gunnels, Engel, Fennell, Mengel, Menendez, Gunnell

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genengels 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 42 census records available for the last name Genengels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genengels 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Genengels. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Genengels. For the veterans among your Genengels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genengels lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1995, in the United States, Genengels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Genengels in 1960 was 59, and 89 in 1995.

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