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Gensfeldt Family History

Gensfeldt 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: Binsfeld, Weisfeld, Misfeldt, Seefeldt, Denfeld, Von Feldt, Gensel

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Where is the Gensfeldt family from?

You can see how Gensfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensfeldt family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Gensfeldt family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensfeldt's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gensfeldt families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Gensfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensfeldt 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 Gensfeldt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gensfeldt. For the veterans among your Gensfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensfeldt 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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