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Genar Family History

Genar 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: Gemar, Gear, Genaw, Genao, Genaro, Bear, Dear, Geary, Pear, Geng

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Where is the Genar family from?

You can see how Genar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Genar families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Genar family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Genar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Genar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genar 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 Genar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genar. 100% of Genar women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Genar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Genar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genar 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Genar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Genar. For the veterans among your Genar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Genar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Genar in 1973 was 76, and 81 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genar 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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