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Generau Family History

Generau 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: General, Reneau, Gereau, Deneau, Genereux, Gendreau, Grau, Senecal

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Where is the Generau family from?

You can see how Generau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Generau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Generau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Generau family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Generau's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Generau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Generau 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 59 census records available for the last name Generau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Generau 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Generau. 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 military records available for the last name Generau. For the veterans among your Generau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Generau lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1974, in the United States, Generau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Generau in 1971 was 73, and 80 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Generau 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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