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Gensichen Family History

Gensichen 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: Henschen, Eichen, Eschen, Kerschen, Henschel, Genrich, Leuschen

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Where is the Gensichen family from?

You can see how Gensichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensichen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gensichen family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensichen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gensichen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensichen 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 61 census records available for the last name Gensichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensichen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gensichen. 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 100 military records available for the last name Gensichen. For the veterans among your Gensichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensichen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Gensichen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gensichen in 1971 was 73, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gensichen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensichen 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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