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Geneux Family History

Geneux 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, Leleux, Genua, Genet, Gene, Genereux, Genett, Geroux, Gee

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Where is the Geneux family from?

You can see how Geneux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geneux family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Geneux families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Geneux families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Geneux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Geneux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geneux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geneux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geneux. 100% of Geneux men worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Geneux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geneux 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Geneux. 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 12 military records available for the last name Geneux. For the veterans among your Geneux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geneux lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Geneux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geneux in 1968 was 81, and 94 in 2002.

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