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Gensib Family History

Gensib 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: Genin, Genser, Mensik, Gens, Geib, Gensch, Genis, Genske, Gensel

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Where is the Gensib family from?

You can see how Gensib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensib family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gensib family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensib's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gensib families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensib surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gensib family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gensib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensib 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gensib. 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 Gensib. For the veterans among your Gensib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensib lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gensib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gensib in 1975 was 96, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensib 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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