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Gensinger Family History

Gensinger 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: Gelsinger, Geisinger, Pensinger, Mensinger, Getsinger, Kensinger

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Where is the Gensinger family from?

You can see how Gensinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensinger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gensinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Gensinger families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensinger's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gensinger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensinger 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 Gensinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gensinger. 39% of Gensinger men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

What Gensinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Gensinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensinger 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gensinger. 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 193 military records available for the last name Gensinger. For the veterans among your Gensinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gensinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gensinger in 1960 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gensinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensinger 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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