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Gensimore Family History

Gensimore 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: Fenimore, Densmore, Fennimore, Dunsmore, Gensemer, Kennemore, Elsmore

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Where is the Gensimore family from?

You can see how Gensimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensimore family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gensimore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gensimore family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensimore's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gensimore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensimore 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 276 census records available for the last name Gensimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensimore 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gensimore. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gensimore. For the veterans among your Gensimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensimore lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gensimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gensimore in 1964 was 67, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gensimore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensimore 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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