This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Genbar family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Genbar Family History

Genbar 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: Gemar, Genser, Menear, Gennaro, Gerber, Debar, Genzer, Dunbar, Gear

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Genbar family from?

You can see how Genbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genbar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genbar family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genbar's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Genbar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genbar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Genbar ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Genbar | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Genbar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Genbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genbar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Genbar

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Genbar. 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.

View all Genbar immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Genbar. For the veterans among your Genbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Genbar military records

You've only scratched the surface of Genbar family history

Discover More

What is the average Genbar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genbar 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genbar

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Genbar family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial