History of your Surname
Get access to Genero family records.Start a free trial

Genero Family History

Genero 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: Genaro, Gero, Severo, Geyer, Geier, Genser, Geno, Geer, Geter

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Genero family from?

You can see how Genero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genero family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Genero family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genero's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Genero families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Genero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genero. 67% of Genero men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Genero women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genero were Proprietor and Clerk. .

View Census Data for Genero | Data not to scale

*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
    67%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Genero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Genero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genero census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Genero

Passenger Lists

There are 218 immigration records available for the last name Genero. 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.

View all Genero immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Genero. For the veterans among your Genero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Genero military records

You've only scratched the surface of Genero family history

Discover More

What is the average Genero lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Genero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Genero in 1968 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genero

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Genero family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Genero last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial