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Genge Family History

Genge Name Meaning

German: variant of Geng English: habitational name from East or West Ginge (Berkshire) recorded as Gæging and Gaing in 959.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Geng, Enge, Menge, Gange, Feige, Jenke, Benge, Lenger, Genser, Hengel

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Where is the Genge family from?

You can see how Genge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Genge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 31 Genge families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Genge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Genge families in 1911.
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What did your Genge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Genge. 47% of Genge men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Genge women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genge were Conductor and Clerk. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Brakeman
    14%
  • Engineer
    14%
  • Conductor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Genge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genge 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Genge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Genge lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Genge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Genge in 1955 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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