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Genthe Family History

Genthe Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gente (see Gent) or a habitational name from Gentha in Saxony-Anhalt east of Wittenberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Genthe family from?

You can see how Genthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genthe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Genthe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Genthe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Genthe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genthe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genthe 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 Genthe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Genthe. 100% of Genthe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Genthe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Genthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genthe 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Genthe. 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 991 military records available for the last name Genthe. For the veterans among your Genthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genthe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Genthe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Genthe in 1953 was 67, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genthe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genthe 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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