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Genish Family History

Genish 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: Genis, Benish, Geist, Ganesh, Benis, Genin, Danish, Gerrish, Geis

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Where is the Genish family from?

You can see how Genish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Genish families living in Kentucky. This was about 28% of all the recorded Genish's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Genish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genish 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 Genish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genish. 100% of Genish women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Genish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Genish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genish 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Genish. 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 39 military records available for the last name Genish. For the veterans among your Genish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Genish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Genish in 1968 was 74, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genish 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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