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Genaille Family History

Genaille 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, Gunville, Renville, Deville, Linville, Glanville, Galle

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Where is the Genaille family from?

You can see how Genaille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genaille family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Genaille families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Genaille families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Genaille's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Genaille families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genaille 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 Genaille ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Genaille. 40% of Genaille men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Fish Merchant
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%

What Genaille family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Genaille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genaille 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Genaille. 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 4 military records available for the last name Genaille. For the veterans among your Genaille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genaille lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Genaille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Genaille in 1993 was 44, and 99 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genaille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genaille 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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