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Genken Family History

Genken 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: Gerken, Geiken, Renken, Henken, Menken, Kenkel, Dennen, Genn, Gansen

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Where is the Genken family from?

You can see how Genken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Genken families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Genken family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genken's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Genken families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genken 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 Genken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genken. 100% of Genken women 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Genken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genken 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Genken. 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 3 military records available for the last name Genken. For the veterans among your Genken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genken lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1982, in the United States, Genken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Genken in 1974 was 90, and 92 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genken 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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