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Genskay Family History

Genskay 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: Genske, Henshaw, Genova, Hensley, Lansky, Ganske, Lesky, Minsky

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Where is the Genskay family from?

You can see how Genskay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genskay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genskay family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Genskay's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Genskay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genskay 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 21 census records available for the last name Genskay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genskay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Genskay. 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 24 military records available for the last name Genskay. For the veterans among your Genskay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genskay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Genskay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Genskay in 1979 was 70, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genskay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genskay 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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