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Genssler Family History

Genssler 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, Gessler, Geissler, Tessler, Gensemer, Fessler, Kensler

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Where is the Genssler family from?

You can see how Genssler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genssler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genssler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Genssler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Genssler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genssler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Genssler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genssler 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Genssler. 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 61 military records available for the last name Genssler. For the veterans among your Genssler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genssler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Genssler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Genssler in 1964 was 64, and 105 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genssler 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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