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Genthman Family History

Genthman 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: Guthman, Gentleman, Gathman, Rethman, Heathman, Getman, Gettman

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Where is the Genthman family from?

You can see how Genthman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genthman family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Genthman families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Genthman families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genthman's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Genthman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genthman 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 34 census records available for the last name Genthman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genthman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Genthman. 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 Genthman. For the veterans among your Genthman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genthman 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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