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Genary Family History

Genary 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: Geary, Gentry, Genaro, Henry, Gnagy, Hendry, Gerard, Deary, Gemar

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Where is the Genary family from?

You can see how Genary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genary family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genary families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Genary families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Genary's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Genary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Genary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genary 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Genary. 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 Genary. For the veterans among your Genary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genary lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Genary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Genary in 1968 was 79, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genary 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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