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Geni Family History

Geni 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: Geng, Genn, Gent, Genin, Geno, Beni, Deni, Gens, Genis, Gene

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Where is the Geni family from?

You can see how Geni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Geni families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geni's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geni 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 Geni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geni. 60% of Geni men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Geni women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Geni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Geni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geni 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Geni. 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 12 military records available for the last name Geni. For the veterans among your Geni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geni lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Geni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geni in 1980 was 44, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geni 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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