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Genevish Family History

Genevish 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: English, Ganesh, Genovese, Petefish, Gerrish, Genest, Genrich, Neish

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Where is the Genevish family from?

You can see how Genevish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genevish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Genevish families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Genevish family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genevish's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Genevish families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Genevish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genevish 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Genevish. 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 44 military records available for the last name Genevish. For the veterans among your Genevish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genevish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Genevish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Genevish in 1971 was 86, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genevish 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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