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Generich Family History

Generich Name 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: Genrich, Fenrich, Gerich, Leverich, Gerberich, Gingrich, Wenrich

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Where is the Generich family from?

You can see how Generich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Generich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Generich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Generich family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Generich's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Generich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Generich 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 Generich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Generich. 100% of Generich men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Generich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Generich 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Generich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Generich. For the veterans among your Generich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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