Genss Family History

Genss Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Gess, Gens, Geiss, Genis, Grass, Gross, Glass, Ness, Geist, Geng

1,000 record(s) for Genss

828	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
73	Military Records
111	Immigration Records
232	Census and Voter Lists
100	Member Trees

Where is the Genss family from?

You can see how Genss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Genss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Genss family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Genss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Genss families in 1840.

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

What did your Genss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genss.

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

Clerk

34%

Farmer

34%

Butcher

34%

What Genss family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 232 census records available for the last name Genss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Genss. 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 73 military records available for the last name Genss. For the veterans among your Genss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Genss lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Genss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Genss in 1968 was 80, and 85 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genss 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.