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Gensin Family History

Gensin 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: Genin, Genson, Benson, Genn, Gansen, Persin, Henkin, Tessin, Genser

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Where is the Gensin family from?

You can see how Gensin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gensin families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gensin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gensin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Gensin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gensin. 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 Gensin. For the veterans among your Gensin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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