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Genhoff Family History

Genhoff 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: Lenhoff, Benhoff, Neuhoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Benshoff, Lehnhoff

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Where is the Genhoff family from?

You can see how Genhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genhoff family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Genhoff family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Genhoff's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Genhoff families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Genhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genhoff 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Genhoff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Genhoff. For the veterans among your Genhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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