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Genking Family History

Genking 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: Menking, Henning, Penning, Kenning, Henkin, Venning, Genin, Geeting

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Where is the Genking family from?

You can see how Genking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genking family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Genking families living in Arkansas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Genking's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Genking families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genking 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 33 census records available for the last name Genking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genking 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Genking. 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 Genking. For the veterans among your Genking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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