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Geneles Family History

Geneles 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: Gentles, Meneses, Gentle, Geels, Gensler, Gentes, Gingles, Gendler

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Where is the Geneles family from?

You can see how Geneles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geneles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Geneles families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Geneles families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geneles's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Geneles families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geneles 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 Geneles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geneles 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Geneles. 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 5 military records available for the last name Geneles. For the veterans among your Geneles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geneles lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Geneles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Geneles in 1973 was 82, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geneles 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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