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Ghenson Family History

Ghenson 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: Henson, Genson, Benson, Henton, Glendon, Hanson, Stenson, Greason

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Where is the Ghenson family from?

You can see how Ghenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ghenson family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghenson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ghenson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Ghenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghenson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ghenson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ghenson. For the veterans among your Ghenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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