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Genal Family History

Genal 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, Gal, Beal, Real, Neal, Geng, Gehl, Vinal, Seal

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Where is the Genal family from?

You can see how Genal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Genal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Genal family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Genal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Genal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genal 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 Genal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genal. 100% of Genal men worked as a Butcher.

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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 1940

  • Butcher
    100%

What Genal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Genal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genal 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Genal. 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 69 military records available for the last name Genal. For the veterans among your Genal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Genal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Genal in 1967 was 54, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genal 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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