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Gensley Family History

Gensley 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: Hensley, Densley, Gensler, Bensley, Ensley, Wensley, Henley, Bentley

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Where is the Gensley family from?

You can see how Gensley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gensley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Gensley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gensley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gensley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gensley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gensley. 20% of Gensley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gensley women worked as a Domestic. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%
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What Gensley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gensley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensley 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gensley. 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 76 military records available for the last name Gensley. For the veterans among your Gensley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Gensley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gensley in 1953 was 35, and 94 in 2002.

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