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Genb Family History

Genb 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: Geng, Genn, Gent, Geno, Gens, Geib, Gene, Gelb, Genz, Gong

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Where is the Genb family from?

You can see how Genb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genb family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Genb family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Genb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Genb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genb 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 28 census records available for the last name Genb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genb 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Genb. 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 Genb. For the veterans among your Genb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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