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Genah Family History

Genah 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: Genaw, Genao, Geng, Bench, Genn, Bena, Sena, Gera, Gent, Gean

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Where is the Genah family from?

You can see how Genah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Genah families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Genah family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Genah's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Genah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Genah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genah 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Genah. 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 10 military records available for the last name Genah. For the veterans among your Genah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genah lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Genah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Genah in 1972 was 81, and 71 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genah 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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