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Genzer Family History

Genzer Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Gencaŕ: occupational name from a vernacular form of Lower Sorbian gerncaŕ ‘potter’.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish gendzer ‘goose dealer’.

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


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Where is the Genzer family from?

You can see how Genzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Genzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Genzer family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genzer's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Genzer families in 1891.
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What did your Genzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genzer. 61% of Genzer men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Genzer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genzer were Lawyer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Lawyer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Genzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Genzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genzer 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Genzer. 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 180 military records available for the last name Genzer. For the veterans among your Genzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Genzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Genzer in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genzer 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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