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Genewich Family History

Genewich 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, Fenwick, Benedict, Fenrich, Gleich, Kenefick, Renwick

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Where is the Genewich family from?

You can see how Genewich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genewich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genewich families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Genewich family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Genewich's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Genewich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genewich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Genewich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genewich. 100% of Genewich women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Genewich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genewich 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Genewich. 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 51 military records available for the last name Genewich. For the veterans among your Genewich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genewich lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Genewich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Genewich in 1976 was 71, and 74 in 1990.

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