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Gennine Family History

Gennine 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: Gentile, Henning, Penning, Kenning, Lennie, Venning, Genin, Denning

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Where is the Gennine family from?

You can see how Gennine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gennine family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gennine's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gennine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gennine ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Gennine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennine 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gennine. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gennine. For the veterans among your Gennine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennine lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Gennine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gennine in 1976 was 78, and 89 in 1986.

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