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Gennario Family History

Gennario 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: Gennaro, Gennari, Genaro, Bennardo, Mannarino, Leonardo, Cesario

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Where is the Gennario family from?

You can see how Gennario families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennario family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gennario family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gennario's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gennario families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennario surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gennario ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gennario. 50% of Gennario men worked as a Factory Worker. .

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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

  • Factory Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Gennario. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennario 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Gennario. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gennario. For the veterans among your Gennario ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennario lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gennario life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gennario in 1963 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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