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Genesis Family History

Genesis 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: Meneses, Genest, Genis, Gentis, Veness, Dennis, Ness, Ganesh, Venezia

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Where is the Genesis family from?

You can see how Genesis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genesis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genesis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Genesis families living in Connecticut. This was about 89% of all the recorded Genesis's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Genesis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genesis 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 Genesis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Genesis. 100% of Genesis 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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What Genesis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Genesis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genesis 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Genesis. 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 Genesis. For the veterans among your Genesis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genesis lifespan?

Average Genesis life expectancy in 1977 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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