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Gensch Family History

Gensch Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Jeńš and Jenš (see Jensch) and also of Jenč (see Jentsch).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gensch family from?

You can see how Gensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gensch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Gensch families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensch's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Gensch families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensch 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 Gensch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gensch. 24% of Gensch men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gensch women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gensch were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Gensch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensch 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Gensch. 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 503 military records available for the last name Gensch. For the veterans among your Gensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gensch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gensch in 1962 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensch 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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