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Genans Family History

Genans 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: Means, Gans, Genn, Gean, Gnann, Genin, Beans, Gentes, Gowans, Emans

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Where is the Genans family from?

You can see how Genans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Genans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Genans families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Genans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Genans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genans 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Genans. 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 2 military records available for the last name Genans. For the veterans among your Genans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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