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Genaris Family History

Genaris 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: Garis, Xenakis, Endris, Genis, Gounaris, Gennari, Medaris, Demaris

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Where is the Genaris family from?

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

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

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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

  • Cutter
    100%

What Genaris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Genaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genaris 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Genaris. 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 8 military records available for the last name Genaris. For the veterans among your Genaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genaris lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Genaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Genaris in 1969 was 67, and 102 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genaris 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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