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Genneken Family History

Genneken 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: Renneker, Henneke, Hanneken, Dennen, Gensemer, Venneman, Tennessen

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Where is the Genneken family from?

You can see how Genneken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genneken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genneken family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Genneken's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Genneken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genneken 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 17 census records available for the last name Genneken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genneken 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Genneken. 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 116 military records available for the last name Genneken. For the veterans among your Genneken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genneken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Genneken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Genneken in 1967 was 98, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genneken 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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