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Genslinger Family History

Genslinger 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: Gelsinger, Geisinger, Pensinger, Esslinger, Mensinger, Getsinger

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Where is the Genslinger family from?

You can see how Genslinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genslinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genslinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Genslinger families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Genslinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Genslinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genslinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Genslinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genslinger. 43% of Genslinger 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Barber
    29%
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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Genslinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genslinger 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 Genslinger. 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 48 military records available for the last name Genslinger. For the veterans among your Genslinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genslinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Genslinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Genslinger in 1956 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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