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Ghens Family History

Ghens 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: Goens, Gens, Ghent, Chen, Zheng, Shen, Cheng, Hees, Geng, Glen

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Where is the Ghens family from?

You can see how Ghens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ghens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ghens families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ghens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghens 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 Ghens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghens. 100% of Ghens 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Ghens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghens 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ghens. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ghens. For the veterans among your Ghens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghens lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Ghens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ghens in 1990 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghens 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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