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Genshaw Family History

Genshaw 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, Kershaw, Deshaw, Openshaw, Redshaw, Hanshaw, Genaw

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Where is the Genshaw family from?

You can see how Genshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genshaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Genshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Genshaw families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Genshaw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Genshaw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Genshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genshaw. 50% of Genshaw men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Genshaw women worked as a Cook.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Fireman
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Genshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Genshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genshaw 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Genshaw. 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 98 military records available for the last name Genshaw. For the veterans among your Genshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genshaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Genshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Genshaw in 1962 was 87, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genshaw 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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