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Genzales Family History

Genzales 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: Gonzales, Gonzalez, Gonsales, Gentles, Menzies, Gentile, Banales

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Where is the Genzales family from?

You can see how Genzales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genzales family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Genzales families living in Arizona. This was about 67% of all the recorded Genzales's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Genzales families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genzales 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 Genzales ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genzales. 71% of Genzales men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    71%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Genzales family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Genzales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genzales 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Genzales. 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 7 military records available for the last name Genzales. For the veterans among your Genzales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genzales

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