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Genisio Family History

Genisio 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, Denisco, Geist, Peniston, Lepisto, Benis, Sinisi, Keniston

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Where is the Genisio family from?

You can see how Genisio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genisio family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Genisio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Genisio families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Genisio's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Genisio families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genisio 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 Genisio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genisio. 75% of Genisio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Genisio women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Genisio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Genisio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genisio 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Genisio. 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 60 military records available for the last name Genisio. For the veterans among your Genisio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genisio lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Genisio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Genisio in 1965 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genisio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genisio 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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