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Genther Family History

Genther Name Meaning

German:: variant of Gent . from a personal name formed with an element related to Old Norse gandr ‘enchantment magic werewolf’. variant of Genter .

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


Similar surnames: Guenther, Genthe, Gaither, Genthner, Ganter, Gunter, Getter, Grether

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Where is the Genther family from?

You can see how Genther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Genther families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Genther's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Genther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genther 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 Genther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genther. 18% of Genther men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Genther women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genther were Salesman and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Genther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genther 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Genther. 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 696 military records available for the last name Genther. For the veterans among your Genther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genther lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Genther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Genther in 1959 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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