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Genkins Family History

Genkins 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: Jenkins, Denkins, Henkin, Genin, Jenkin, Perkins, Rankins, Seekins

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Where is the Genkins family from?

You can see how Genkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Genkins families living in Devon. This was about 41% of all the recorded Genkins's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Genkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genkins 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 Genkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Genkins. 100% of Genkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Genkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genkins 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Genkins. 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 107 military records available for the last name Genkins. For the veterans among your Genkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genkins lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Genkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Genkins in 1973 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genkins 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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