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Gensert Family History

Gensert 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: Genser, Geisert, Gessert, Gantert, Benkert, Gellert, Dessert, Gensler

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Where is the Gensert family from?

You can see how Gensert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gensert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gensert families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gensert's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Gensert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensert 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 263 census records available for the last name Gensert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensert 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gensert. 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 124 military records available for the last name Gensert. For the veterans among your Gensert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensert lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Gensert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gensert in 1953 was 61, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensert 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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