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Genzlinger Family History

Genzlinger 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: Wenzinger, Denlinger, Benzinger, Gettinger, Brendlinger, Wenninger

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Where is the Genzlinger family from?

You can see how Genzlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genzlinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genzlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Genzlinger families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Genzlinger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Genzlinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genzlinger 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 Genzlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genzlinger. 82% of Genzlinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Genzlinger women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    82%
  • Farm
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Genzlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Genzlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genzlinger 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Genzlinger. 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 87 military records available for the last name Genzlinger. For the veterans among your Genzlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genzlinger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Genzlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Genzlinger in 1961 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genzlinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genzlinger 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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