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Genzman Family History

Genzman 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: German, Henman, Gellman, Wenman, Geiman, Goetzman, Penman, Kunzman

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Where is the Genzman family from?

You can see how Genzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genzman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Genzman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Genzman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Genzman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genzman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Genzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genzman. 50% of Genzman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Genzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Genzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genzman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Genzman. 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 66 military records available for the last name Genzman. For the veterans among your Genzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genzman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Genzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Genzman in 1967 was 78, and 63 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genzman 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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