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Genza Family History

Genza 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: Menza, Benza, Penza, Genua, Genna, Lenza, Genz, Lenz, Reza, Penna

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Where is the Genza family from?

You can see how Genza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Genza family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Genza's in USA. California had the highest population of Genza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genza 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 Genza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genza. 100% of Genza women worked as a Factory Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Work
    100%

What Genza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Genza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genza 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Genza. 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 27 military records available for the last name Genza. For the veterans among your Genza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Genza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Genza in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genza 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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