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Genssle Family History

Genssle 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: Gentile, Gentle, Gensler, Gerstle, Genske, Gensel, Gessler, Geissler

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Where is the Genssle family from?

You can see how Genssle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genssle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genssle family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Genssle's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Genssle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genssle 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 10 census records available for the last name Genssle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genssle 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Genssle. 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 Genssle. For the veterans among your Genssle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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