Gensamer Family History

Gensamer Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Gensemer, Genser, Gensler, Gansemer, Kennamer, Fenster, Germer, Kensler, Geisler, Gerster

1,000 record(s) for Gensamer

330	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
56	Military Records
8	Immigration Records
173	Census and Voter Lists
499	Member Trees

Where is the Gensamer family from?

You can see how Gensamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gensamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gensamer families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gensamer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gensamer families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gensamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gensamer.

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

Brakeman

100%

What Gensamer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 173 census records available for the last name Gensamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensamer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Gensamer. 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.

Military Records

There are 56 military records available for the last name Gensamer. For the veterans among your Gensamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Gensamer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Gensamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gensamer in 1959 was 34, and 91 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensamer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.