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Genschaw Family History

Genschaw 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: Henshaw, Renshaw, Gensch, Ganschow, Kershaw, Rensch, Deshaw, Mensch

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Where is the Genschaw family from?

You can see how Genschaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genschaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Genschaw families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Genschaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Genschaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genschaw 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 48 census records available for the last name Genschaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genschaw 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 Genschaw. 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 27 military records available for the last name Genschaw. For the veterans among your Genschaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genschaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Genschaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Genschaw in 1963 was 86, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genschaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genschaw 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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