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Genth Family History

Genth 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: Gent, Lenth, Genthe, Gerth, Gentz, Menth, Gant, Geng, Heath, Bench

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Where is the Genth family from?

You can see how Genth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Genth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Genth families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Genth's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Genth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genth 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 Genth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genth. 62% of Genth men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Genth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genth were Manager and Coil Lapper.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Coil Lapper
    29%

What Genth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Genth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genth 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Genth. 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 441 military records available for the last name Genth. For the veterans among your Genth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genth lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Genth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Genth in 1945 was 43, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genth 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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