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Genns Family History

Genns 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: Genn, Gens, Genis, Enns, Genna, Benns, Dennis, Gunn, Penna, Penny

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Where is the Genns family from?

You can see how Genns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genns family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Genns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Genns families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Genns's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Genns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genns 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 Genns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Genns. 100% of Genns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Genns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genns 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Genns. 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 9 military records available for the last name Genns. For the veterans among your Genns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genns lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Genns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Genns in 1969 was 71, and 75 in 1979.

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