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Genther Family History

Genther Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gent from a personal name formed with an element related to Old Norse gandr ‘enchantment, magic, werewolf’.

Variant of Genter.

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


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Where is the Genther family from?

You can see how Genther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Genther families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Genther's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Genther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genther 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 Genther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Genther. 100% of Genther 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 Genther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Genther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genther 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Genther. 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 696 military records available for the last name Genther. For the veterans among your Genther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genther lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Genther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Genther in 1959 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genther 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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