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Gensbechler Family History

Gensbechler 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: Renschler, Gensemer, Eschler, Bechler, Gaschler, Gensler, Weisbecker

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Where is the Gensbechler family from?

You can see how Gensbechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensbechler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gensbechler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensbechler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gensbechler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensbechler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Gensbechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensbechler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gensbechler. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gensbechler. For the veterans among your Gensbechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensbechler lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Gensbechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gensbechler in 1985 was 73, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gensbechler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensbechler 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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