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Gensil Family History

Gensil 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: Gensel, Gentile, Pensyl, Sensel, Godsil, Genin, Genser, Mensik

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Where is the Gensil family from?

You can see how Gensil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensil family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gensil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Gensil families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensil's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gensil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Gensil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensil 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gensil. 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 56 military records available for the last name Gensil. For the veterans among your Gensil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensil lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gensil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gensil in 1972 was 84, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensil 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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