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Genison Family History

Genison 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: Denison, Benison, Jenison, Kenison, Tenison, Genson, Benson, Peniston

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Where is the Genison family from?

You can see how Genison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Genison families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Genison's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Genison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genison 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 Genison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Genison. 100% of Genison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Genison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genison 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Genison. 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 13 military records available for the last name Genison. For the veterans among your Genison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genison lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Genison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Genison in 1969 was 51, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genison 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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