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Genon Family History

Genon 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: Menon, Genn, Genin, Geno, Geron, Grenon, Zenon, Gernon, Lenon, Genson

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Where is the Genon family from?

You can see how Genon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Genon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Genon families living in Kentucky. This was about 43% of all the recorded Genon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Genon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Genon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Genon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genon 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Genon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Genon. For the veterans among your Genon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genon lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Genon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Genon in 1989 was 65, and 93 in 2002.

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