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Genschow Family History

Genschow 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: Ganschow, Gensch, Guetschow, Gutschow, Telschow, Henshaw, Rensch

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Where is the Genschow family from?

You can see how Genschow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genschow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Genschow families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Genschow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genschow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genschow 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 172 census records available for the last name Genschow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genschow 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Genschow. 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 131 military records available for the last name Genschow. For the veterans among your Genschow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genschow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Genschow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Genschow in 1970 was 54, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genschow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genschow 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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