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Genzel Family History

Genzel Surname Meaning

East German: from a pet form of Jantz.

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


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Where is the Genzel family from?

You can see how Genzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Genzel family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genzel's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Genzel families in 1911.
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What did your Genzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk Sales were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genzel. 39% of Genzel men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Genzel women worked as a Clerk Sales. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genzel were Salesman and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Bartender
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk Sales
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Genzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Genzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genzel 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Genzel. 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 395 military records available for the last name Genzel. For the veterans among your Genzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genzel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Genzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Genzel in 1964 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genzel 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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