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Genkinger Family History

Genkinger 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: Gettinger, Wenninger, Gehringer, Henninger, Greninger, Penninger

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Where is the Genkinger family from?

You can see how Genkinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genkinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Genkinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Genkinger family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genkinger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Genkinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genkinger 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 Genkinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genkinger. 47% of Genkinger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Genkinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genkinger were Mechanic and Laundress.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Genkinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Genkinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genkinger 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Genkinger. 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 64 military records available for the last name Genkinger. For the veterans among your Genkinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genkinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Genkinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Genkinger in 1966 was 62, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genkinger 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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