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Genzmer Family History

Genzmer 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: Genzer, Gensemer, Germer, Genser, Denzler, Gensler, Genther, Gendler

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Where is the Genzmer family from?

You can see how Genzmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genzmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genzmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Genzmer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Genzmer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Genzmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genzmer 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 Genzmer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Genzmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Genzmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genzmer 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Genzmer. 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 145 military records available for the last name Genzmer. For the veterans among your Genzmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genzmer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Genzmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Genzmer in 1966 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genzmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genzmer 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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