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Genik Family History

Genik 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: Genin, Benik, Genis, Gerik, Wenk, Gornik, Geng, Lesnik, Senick, Genn

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Where is the Genik family from?

You can see how Genik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Genik families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Genik families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Genik's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Genik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genik 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 Genik ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Genik. 55% of Genik men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Farmers Son
    46%

What Genik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Genik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genik 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Genik. 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 55 military records available for the last name Genik. For the veterans among your Genik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genik lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Genik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Genik in 1967 was 73, and 98 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genik 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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