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Genk Family History

Genk 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: Wenk, Geng, Genn, Gent, Penk, Denk, Renk, Senk, Geno, Menk

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Where is the Genk family from?

You can see how Genk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Genk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Genk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Genk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genk 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 Genk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Genk. 100% of Genk men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Genk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Genk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genk 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Genk. 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 171 military records available for the last name Genk. For the veterans among your Genk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genk lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Genk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Genk in 1973 was 76, and 37 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genk 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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