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Genean Family History

Genean 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: German, Genn, Ganesan, Gean, Henman, Genin, Wenman, Menear, Geiman

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Where is the Genean family from?

You can see how Genean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Genean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Genean families living in Michigan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Genean's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Genean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Genean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genean 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Genean. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Genean. For the veterans among your Genean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genean lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genean 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genean

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