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Genesio Family History

Genesio 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: Genest, Venezio, Ganesh, Venezia, Ganesan, Teresi, Meneses, Tedesco

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Where is the Genesio family from?

You can see how Genesio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genesio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Genesio families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Genesio's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Genesio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genesio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Genesio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genesio. 72% of Genesio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Genesio women worked as a Topper. .

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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
    72%
  • Knitter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Genesio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genesio 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Genesio. 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 Genesio. For the veterans among your Genesio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genesio lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Genesio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Genesio in 1964 was 65, and 84 in 2002.

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