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Genell Family History

Genell 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: Gesell, Grenell, Fennell, Jewell, Knell, Gunnell, Hensell, Sewell

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Where is the Genell family from?

You can see how Genell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Genell families living in Indiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Genell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Genell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Genell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genell. 60% of Genell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Genell women worked as a Clerical.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Genell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Genell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genell 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Genell. 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 42 military records available for the last name Genell. For the veterans among your Genell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Genell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Genell in 1957 was 43, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genell 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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