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Genera Family History

Genera Surname Meaning

Hispanic: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Genera family from?

You can see how Genera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genera families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Genera families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genera's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Genera families in 1911.
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What did your Genera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genera. 58% of Genera men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Plasterer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%

What Genera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Genera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genera 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Genera. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Genera. For the veterans among your Genera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genera lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Genera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Genera in 1971 was 60, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genera 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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