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Gensmar Family History

Gensmar 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: Gensemer, Gemar, Genser, Gensler, Bensman, German, Fenster, Henshaw

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Where is the Gensmar family from?

You can see how Gensmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensmar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gensmar family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensmar's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gensmar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensmar 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 8 census records available for the last name Gensmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensmar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gensmar. 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 Gensmar. For the veterans among your Gensmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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