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Genenz Family History

Genenz 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, Grenz, Genin, Genest, Geenen, Geen, Ferenz, Genet, Gentz, Gene

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Where is the Genenz family from?

You can see how Genenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genenz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Genenz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Genenz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Genenz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genenz 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 151 census records available for the last name Genenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genenz 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Genenz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Genenz. For the veterans among your Genenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genenz lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Genenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Genenz in 1978 was 73, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genenz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genenz 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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