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Genson Family History

Genson Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Jenson.

French (Normandy and Lorraine): variant of Jeanson or Janson

diminutives of Jean ‘John’.

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


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You can see how Genson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Genson families living in Quebec. This was about 27% of all the recorded Genson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Genson families in 1911.
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What did your Genson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Genson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genson 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 761 immigration records available for the last name Genson. 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 371 military records available for the last name Genson. For the veterans among your Genson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Genson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Genson in 1954 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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