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Gennerich Family History

Gennerich 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: Genrich, Gerberich, Lengerich, Gingerich, Fenrich, Hemmerich

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Where is the Gennerich family from?

You can see how Gennerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennerich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gennerich families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gennerich families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gennerich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gennerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennerich 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 Gennerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gennerich. 100% of Gennerich men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Gennerich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Gennerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennerich 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Gennerich. 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 101 military records available for the last name Gennerich. For the veterans among your Gennerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennerich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gennerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gennerich in 1963 was 69, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gennerich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennerich 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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