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Gensman Family History

Gensman 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: Bensman, German, Mesman, Messman, Gusman, Henman, Mersman, Reisman

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Where is the Gensman family from?

You can see how Gensman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gensman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gensman family living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensman's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Gensman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gensman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gensman. 44% of Gensman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gensman women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gensman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Gensman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensman 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Gensman. 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 80 military records available for the last name Gensman. For the veterans among your Gensman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gensman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gensman in 1965 was 90, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gensman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensman 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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