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Genslar Family History

Genslar 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: Gensler, Kensler, Geisler, Genser, Gendler, Gengler, Keslar, Gessler

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Where is the Genslar family from?

You can see how Genslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genslar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genslar family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Genslar's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Genslar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genslar 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 59 census records available for the last name Genslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genslar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Genslar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Genslar. For the veterans among your Genslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genslar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genslar 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genslar

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