Genke Family History

Genke 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: Denke, Jenke, Henke, Lenke, Geske, Enke, Genske, Gene, Benke, Grenke

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
58	Military Records
100	Immigration Records
506	Census and Voter Lists
360	Member Trees

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Where is the Genke family from?

You can see how Genke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Genke families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Genke families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genke 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 Genke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Operator

17%

Laborer

17%

Salesman

17%

Housework

100%

What Genke family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 506 census records available for the last name Genke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genke 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Genke. 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 58 military records available for the last name Genke. For the veterans among your Genke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Genke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Genke in 1963 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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Genke Surname Meaning

Where is the Genke family from?

What did your Genke ancestors do for a living?

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

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%

Operator

17%

Laborer

17%

Salesman

17%

Housework

100%

What Genke family records will you find?

What is the average Genke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Genke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Genke in 1963 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

Genke Family History

Genke Surname Meaning

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What did your Genke ancestors do for a living?

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What is the average Genke lifespan?

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Genke Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Genke

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

Where is the Genke family from?

What did your Genke ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Genke family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Genke family history

What is the average Genke lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Genke family tree

Search for another surname