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Genstel Family History

Genstel 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: Gensel, Gerstel, Fenster, Sensel, Gersten, Kestel, Genser, Mentel

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Where is the Genstel family from?

You can see how Genstel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genstel family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Genstel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Genstel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genstel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genstel 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 Genstel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genstel. 100% of Genstel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Genstel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Genstel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genstel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Genstel. 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 Genstel. For the veterans among your Genstel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genstel lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Genstel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Genstel in 1998 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genstel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genstel 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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