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Genko Family History

Genko 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: Benko, Geno, Senko, Gengo, Renko, Genco, Genao, Zeno, Wenk, Geng

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Where is the Genko family from?

You can see how Genko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Genko families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Genko's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Genko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genko 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 93 census records available for the last name Genko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genko 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Genko. 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 12 military records available for the last name Genko. For the veterans among your Genko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genko lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Genko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Genko in 1978 was 73, and 81 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genko 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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