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Genenger Family History

Genenger 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: Greninger, Gienger, Weninger, Heninger, Gentner, Reninger, Geringer

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Where is the Genenger family from?

You can see how Genenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genenger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genenger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Genenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genenger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genenger 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 26 census records available for the last name Genenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genenger 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Genenger. 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 30 military records available for the last name Genenger. For the veterans among your Genenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genenger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genenger 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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