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Genail Family History

Genail 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: Gentile, Nail, Genin, Gendel, Gail, Genaw, Geil, Genis, Gensel, Genao

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Where is the Genail family from?

You can see how Genail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genail family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genail families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Genail families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Genail's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Genail families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Genail family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Genail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genail 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Genail. 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 29 military records available for the last name Genail. For the veterans among your Genail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genail lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Genail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Genail in 1965 was 74, and 40 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genail 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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