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Genereaux Family History

Genereaux 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: Genereux, Devereaux, Gendreau, Devereux, Gereau, General, Greaux

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Where is the Genereaux family from?

You can see how Genereaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genereaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Genereaux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Genereaux families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Genereaux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Genereaux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genereaux 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 Genereaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genereaux. 36% of Genereaux men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Genereaux 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

  • Truck Driver
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Brakeman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Genereaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Genereaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genereaux 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Genereaux. 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 108 military records available for the last name Genereaux. For the veterans among your Genereaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genereaux lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Genereaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Genereaux in 1961 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genereaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genereaux 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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