This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Genega family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Genega Family History

Genega 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: Genova, Geng, Genest, Enea, Venegas, Gengo, Genua, Genet, Venema

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Genega family from?

You can see how Genega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Genega families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Genega's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Genega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Genega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Genega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genega census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Genega

Passenger Lists

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Genega. 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.

View all Genega immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Genega. For the veterans among your Genega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Genega military records

You've only scratched the surface of Genega family history

Discover More

What is the average Genega lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Genega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Genega in 1966 was 80, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genega

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genega 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Genega family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial