Gaenz Family History

Gaenz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Similar surnames: Ganz, Grenz, Saenz, Gaetz, Genz, Glenz, Lenz, Gant, Gan, Gaunt

209	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
4	Military Records
18	Immigration Records
91	Census and Voter Lists
18	Member Trees

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Where is the Gaenz family from?

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

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

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What did your Gaenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and cotton picker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaenz. 50% of Gaenz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gaenz women worked as a cotton picker.

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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.

Farmer

50%

Laborer

50%

cotton picker

100%

What Gaenz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 91 census records available for the last name Gaenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaenz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Gaenz. 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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Military Records

There are 4 military records available for the last name Gaenz. For the veterans among your Gaenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaenz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gaenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gaenz in 1967 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

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Gaenz Surname Meaning

Where is the Gaenz family from?

What did your Gaenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and cotton picker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaenz. 50% of Gaenz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gaenz women worked as a cotton picker.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

50%

Laborer

50%

cotton picker

100%

What Gaenz family records will you find?

What is the average Gaenz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gaenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gaenz in 1967 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

Gaenz Family History

Gaenz Surname Meaning

340 record(s) for Gaenz

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What did your Gaenz ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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What is the average Gaenz lifespan?

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Gaenz Surname Meaning

340 record(s) for Gaenz

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Gaenz family from?

What did your Gaenz ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Gaenz family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gaenz family history

What is the average Gaenz lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gaenz family tree

Search for another surname