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Genrich Name Meaning

Russian (of German origin) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from a Russianized form of the German personal name Heinrich (see Henry).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Wenrich, Gerich, Henrich, Heinrich, Fenrich, Gentsch, Weinrich

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Genrich Family Origin

Where is the Genrich family from?

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You can see how Genrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genrich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genrich families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Genrich families living in Wisconsin. This was about 48% of all the recorded Genrich's in the USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Genrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Genrich Family Occupations

What did your Genrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Genrich family was Huckster. The most common Genrich occupation in the USA was Farmer. 45% of Genrich's were Farmers. Farmer, Farming and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Genrich.

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  • Farmer

    45%

  • Farming

    18%

  • Laborer

    18%

  • Huckster

    9%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Genrich ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Genrich Historical Records

What Genrich family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Genrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genrich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1940's US census records for Genrich

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Genrich. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Genrich. For the veterans among your Genrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Genrich Life Expectancy

What is the average Genrich lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Genrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Genrich in 1953 was 49, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genrich 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.

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