Genster Family History

Genster Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Fenster, Genser, Gerster, Ganster, Gensler, Geister, Genter, Ganter, Easter, Tester

1,000 record(s) for Genster

592	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
44	Military Records
33	Immigration Records
410	Census and Voter Lists
140	Member Trees

Where is the Genster family from?

You can see how Genster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genster family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Genster families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Genster families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Genster's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Genster families in 1880.

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

What did your Genster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genster. 28% of Genster men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Genster women worked as a Maid.

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

Laborer

28%

Salesman

19%

Manager

19%

Carpenter

19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

100%

What Genster family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 410 census records available for the last name Genster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genster census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Genster. 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 44 military records available for the last name Genster. For the veterans among your Genster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Genster lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Genster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Genster in 1974 was 95, and 85 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genster 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.