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Genen Family History

Genen 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: Genn, Genin, Geenen, Geen, Genet, Gene, Geren, Green, Gunn, Leven

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Where is the Genen family from?

You can see how Genen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Genen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 8 Genen families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Genen's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Genen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genen 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 176 census records available for the last name Genen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genen 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Genen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Genen. For the veterans among your Genen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Genen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Genen in 1973 was 78, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genen 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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