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Genello Family History

Genello 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, Agnello, Rebello, Bonello, Revello, Gemelli, Anello, Grenell

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Where is the Genello family from?

You can see how Genello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Genello families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Genello's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Genello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genello 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 Genello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hand Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genello. 40% of Genello men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Genello women worked as a Hand Sewer.

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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
    40%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Producer Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hand Sewer
    100%

What Genello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Genello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genello 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Genello. 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 47 military records available for the last name Genello. For the veterans among your Genello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genello lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Genello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Genello in 1965 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genello

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genello 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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