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Genall Family History

Genall 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: Gnall, Gall, Gesell, Kendall, Gell, Gentle, Gornall, Gerald, Arnall

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Where is the Genall family from?

You can see how Genall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Genall families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Genall family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genall's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Genall families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Genall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genall 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Genall. 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 Genall. For the veterans among your Genall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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