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Gennin Family History

Gennin 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: Genin, Bennin, Gunnin, Dennin, Dennis, Henning, Dennen, Penning, Genn

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Where is the Gennin family from?

You can see how Gennin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Gennin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gennin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gennin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gennin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gennin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gennin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Gennin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennin 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gennin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gennin. For the veterans among your Gennin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Gennin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gennin in 1977 was 70, and 86 in 1990.

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