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Gennett Name Meaning

Altered form of American French Jeannotte . Compare Jennette . Possibly also American French: variant of Jennett .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gennette, Jennett, Gelnett, Genett, Bennett, Bonnett, Jennette

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Where is the Gennett family from?

You can see how Gennett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gennett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gennett family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gennett's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Gennett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gennett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gennett. 22% of Gennett men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Gennett women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gennett were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gennett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennett 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Gennett. 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 562 military records available for the last name Gennett. For the veterans among your Gennett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennett lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gennett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gennett in 1947 was 46, and 90 in 2004.

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