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Gensrich Family History

Gensrich 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, Gingrich, Wenrich, Gensch, Hendrich

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Where is the Gensrich family from?

You can see how Gensrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gensrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gensrich families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gensrich's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gensrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gensrich ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Gensrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensrich 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gensrich. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gensrich. For the veterans among your Gensrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensrich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gensrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gensrich in 1968 was 78, and 81 in 2002.

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