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Genheimer Family History

Genheimer 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: Gensheimer, Gensemer, Gegenheimer, Manheimer, Reinheimer, Weinheimer

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Where is the Genheimer family from?

You can see how Genheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Genheimer families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Genheimer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Genheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Genheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genheimer. 34% of Genheimer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Genheimer women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Lather
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Genheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genheimer 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Genheimer. 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 159 military records available for the last name Genheimer. For the veterans among your Genheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genheimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Genheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Genheimer in 1963 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

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