This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Genschmer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Genschmer Family History

Genschmer 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: Gensemer, Renschler, Eschler, Benschoter, Genser, Reuscher, Kerscher

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Genschmer family from?

You can see how Genschmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genschmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genschmer family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genschmer's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Genschmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genschmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Genschmer ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Genschmer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Genschmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Genschmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genschmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Genschmer

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Genschmer. 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.

View all Genschmer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Genschmer. For the veterans among your Genschmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Genschmer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Genschmer family history

Discover More

What is the average Genschmer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Genschmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Genschmer in 1972 was 66, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genschmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genschmer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Genschmer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial