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Genereau Family History

Genereau 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: Gendreau, Gereau, General, Genereux, Mersereau, Tondreau, Reneau

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Where is the Genereau family from?

You can see how Genereau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genereau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Genereau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Genereau families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Genereau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Genereau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genereau 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 Genereau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genereau. 50% of Genereau men worked as a Painter and 100% of Genereau women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Genereau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Genereau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genereau 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Genereau. 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 34 military records available for the last name Genereau. For the veterans among your Genereau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genereau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Genereau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Genereau in 1962 was 78, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genereau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genereau 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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