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Genack Family History

Genack 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: Senick, Geraci, Cenac, Nack, Reback, Wenck, Benac, Knack, Renick

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Where is the Genack family from?

You can see how Genack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Genack families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Genack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genack 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 Genack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genack. 100% of Genack 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 257 census records available for the last name Genack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genack 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Genack. 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 29 military records available for the last name Genack. For the veterans among your Genack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genack lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Genack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Genack in 1966 was 81, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genack 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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