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Genens Family History

Genens Name 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: Gresens, Genn, Genin, Benes, Lebens, Neuens, Levens, Geels, Genest

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Where is the Genens family from?

You can see how Genens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Genens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Genens families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Genens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Genens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Genens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genens. 42% of Genens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Genens women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Genens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genens 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Genens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Genens. For the veterans among your Genens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Genens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Genens in 1966 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

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