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Geanette Family History

Geanette Surname 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: Jeanette, Gennette, Gavette, Guenette, Gelnett, Genetti, Jeannette

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Where is the Geanette family from?

You can see how Geanette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geanette family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geanette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Geanette families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Geanette's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Geanette families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Geanette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geanette 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Geanette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Geanette. For the veterans among your Geanette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geanette lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Geanette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Geanette in 1969 was 90, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geanette ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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