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Genelin Family History

Genelin 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: Gamelin, Genin, Geelan, Fenelon, Gelin, Lemelin, Wendelin, Geeslin

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Where is the Genelin family from?

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

What did your Genelin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Genelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genelin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Genelin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Genelin. For the veterans among your Genelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genelin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Genelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Genelin in 1971 was 66, and 87 in 1998.

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