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Gensberg Family History

Gensberg 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: Ginsberg, Ginsburg, Enberg, Genser, Gensler, Weisberg, Renberg

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Where is the Gensberg family from?

You can see how Gensberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gensberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gensberg family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensberg's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gensberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensberg 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 Gensberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gensberg. 100% of Gensberg men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 82% of Gensberg 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Saleslady Milline
    19%

What Gensberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gensberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensberg 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Gensberg. 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 74 military records available for the last name Gensberg. For the veterans among your Gensberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensberg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Gensberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gensberg in 1960 was 57, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gensberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensberg 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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