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Geniz Family History

Geniz 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, Gentz, Genis, Deniz, Genz, Lenz, Geng, Ganz, Menz, Genn

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Where is the Geniz family from?

You can see how Geniz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geniz family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Geniz family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Geniz's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Geniz families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geniz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Geniz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geniz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Geniz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geniz. For the veterans among your Geniz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geniz lifespan?

Average Geniz life expectancy in 1967 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geniz 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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