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Genzler Family History

Genzler 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: Denzler, Gensler, Genzer, Gendler, Gengler, Henzler, Gentzler

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Where is the Genzler family from?

You can see how Genzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Genzler families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Genzler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Genzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genzler 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 Genzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genzler. 100% of Genzler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Genzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Genzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genzler 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Genzler. 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 190 military records available for the last name Genzler. For the veterans among your Genzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genzler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Genzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Genzler in 1965 was 73, and 25 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genzler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genzler 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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