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Genessen Family History

Genessen 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: Tennessen, Nessen, Jenssen, Gressel, Nissen, Gansen, Ganesan

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Where is the Genessen family from?

You can see how Genessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genessen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genessen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Genessen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Genessen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genessen 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 13 census records available for the last name Genessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genessen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Genessen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Genessen. For the veterans among your Genessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genessen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Genessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Genessen in 1973 was 77, and 85 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genessen 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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