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Gensheimer Family History

Gensheimer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Gansheim near Donauwörth Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Gensheimer family from?

You can see how Gensheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensheimer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gensheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Gensheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 51% of all the recorded Gensheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gensheimer families in 1880.
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What did your Gensheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gensheimer. 27% of Gensheimer men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Gensheimer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gensheimer were Clerk and Nurse.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Gensheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gensheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensheimer 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Gensheimer. 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 762 military records available for the last name Gensheimer. For the veterans among your Gensheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensheimer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gensheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gensheimer in 1950 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensheimer 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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