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Genandt Family History

Genandt 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: Gnadt, Gerndt, Grandt, Glandt, Gernand, Weyandt, Gant, Grant, Granat

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Where is the Genandt family from?

You can see how Genandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genandt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Genandt families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Genandt families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genandt's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Genandt families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genandt 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 Genandt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Retired
    100%

What Genandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Genandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genandt 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 Genandt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Genandt. For the veterans among your Genandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genandt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Genandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Genandt in 1966 was 67, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genandt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genandt 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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