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Genzken Family History

Genzken 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: Genzer, Gerken, Lenzen, Geiken, Genske, Renken, Venzke, Henken

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Where is the Genzken family from?

You can see how Genzken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genzken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genzken family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Genzken's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Genzken families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Genzken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genzken 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Genzken. 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 40 military records available for the last name Genzken. For the veterans among your Genzken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genzken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1975, in the United States, Genzken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Genzken in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genzken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genzken 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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