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Genste Family History

Genste 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, Fenster, Geist, Mente, Beste, Gent, Ganske, Gersten, Genser

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Where is the Genste family from?

You can see how Genste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genste family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Genste families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genste's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Genste families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genste 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 17 census records available for the last name Genste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genste 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Genste. 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 4 military records available for the last name Genste. For the veterans among your Genste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genste lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genste 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 Genste

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