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Genthner Family History

Genthner Surname Meaning

German: southern variant of Ganter 2 an occupational name for a cooper.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Genthner family from?

You can see how Genthner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genthner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genthner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Genthner families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Genthner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genthner families in 1891.
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What did your Genthner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genthner. 22% of Genthner men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Genthner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genthner were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Fisherman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    21%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%

What Genthner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Genthner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genthner 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Genthner. 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 920 military records available for the last name Genthner. For the veterans among your Genthner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genthner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Genthner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Genthner in 1961 was 69, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genthner 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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