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Genich Family History

Genich 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: Gerich, Genrich, Gensch, Enoch, Bench, Senick, Rensch, Fenrich, Eich

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Where is the Genich family from?

You can see how Genich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Genich families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Genich's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Genich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genich 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 Genich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genich. 100% of Genich men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Genich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Genich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genich 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Genich. 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 43 military records available for the last name Genich. For the veterans among your Genich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Genich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Genich in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genich 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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