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Gensenleiter Family History

Gensenleiter 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: Gegenheimer, Elsenpeter, Gensheimer, Meisenheimer, Gensemer

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Where is the Gensenleiter family from?

You can see how Gensenleiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensenleiter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gensenleiter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gensenleiter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensenleiter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gensenleiter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Gensenleiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensenleiter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gensenleiter. 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 159 military records available for the last name Gensenleiter. For the veterans among your Gensenleiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensenleiter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gensenleiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gensenleiter in 1968 was 71, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensenleiter 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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