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Gengenbacher Family History

Gengenbacher 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: Gengenbach, Fehrenbacher, Mehlenbacher, Essenmacher, Nonnenmacher

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Where is the Gengenbacher family from?

You can see how Gengenbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gengenbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gengenbacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gengenbacher families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gengenbacher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gengenbacher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Gengenbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gengenbacher 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gengenbacher. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gengenbacher. For the veterans among your Gengenbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gengenbacher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gengenbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gengenbacher in 1965 was 79, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gengenbacher 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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