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Genger Family History

Genger 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: Ganger, Denger, Ginger, Menger, Enger, Genser, Senger, Geiger, Genzer

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Where is the Genger family from?

You can see how Genger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Genger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Genger families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Genger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genger 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 Genger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Genger. 100% of Genger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Genger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genger 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Genger. 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 254 military records available for the last name Genger. For the veterans among your Genger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Genger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Genger in 1962 was 86, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genger 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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