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Gennger Family History

Gennger 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: Jenner, Venner, Penner, Kenner, Gunner, Ganger, Granger, Georger

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Where is the Gennger family from?

You can see how Gennger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Gennger families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Gennger family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gennger's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gennger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennger 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 41 census records available for the last name Gennger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gennger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gennger. For the veterans among your Gennger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennger 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 Gennger

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