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Genay Family History

Genay 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: Genaw, Senay, Genao, Henry, Gray, Gay, Geary, Penny, Gandy, Geng

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Where is the Genay family from?

You can see how Genay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Genay families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genay's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Genay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genay 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 193 census records available for the last name Genay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genay 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Genay. 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 90 military records available for the last name Genay. For the veterans among your Genay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Genay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Genay in 1968 was 68, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genay 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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