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Genskow Family History

Genskow 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: Denslow, Enslow, Genske, Renslow, Genson, Benson, Glasgow, Henshaw

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Where is the Genskow family from?

You can see how Genskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genskow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Genskow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Genskow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Genskow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genskow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Genskow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genskow. 44% of Genskow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Genskow women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Work
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Genskow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Genskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genskow 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 Genskow. 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 42 military records available for the last name Genskow. For the veterans among your Genskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genskow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Genskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Genskow in 1963 was 70, and 92 in 2003.

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