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Geneit Family History

Geneit 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: Genest, Genet, Genett, Gent, Genin, Gelnett, Genetti, Gernert, Benet

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Where is the Geneit family from?

You can see how Geneit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geneit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geneit family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Geneit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geneit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geneit 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 106 census records available for the last name Geneit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geneit 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Geneit. 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 11 military records available for the last name Geneit. For the veterans among your Geneit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geneit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Geneit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Geneit in 1964 was 81, and 77 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geneit 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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