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Genicke Family History

Genicke 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: Gericke, Senick, Mencke, Renick, Benike, Gerecke, Eicke, Reinicke

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Where is the Genicke family from?

You can see how Genicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genicke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genicke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Genicke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Genicke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Genicke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genicke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Genicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Genicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genicke 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Genicke. 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 9 military records available for the last name Genicke. For the veterans among your Genicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genicke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Genicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Genicke in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genicke 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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