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Genle Family History

Genle 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: Gentle, Gene, Henle, Genge, Gehle, Gale, Geller, Gange, Henley, Mehle

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Where is the Genle family from?

You can see how Genle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Genle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Genle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Genle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genle 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 49 census records available for the last name Genle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genle 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Genle. 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 Genle. For the veterans among your Genle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genle lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genle 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genle

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