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Gensh Family History

Gensh 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: Gens, Gensch, Gersh, Grosh, Geist, Geng, Bench, Sens, Ganesh, Rensch

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Where is the Gensh family from?

You can see how Gensh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gensh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gensh family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gensh's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Gensh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gensh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Gensh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gensh 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gensh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gensh. For the veterans among your Gensh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gensh lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Gensh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gensh in 1980 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gensh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gensh 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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