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Geniza Family History

Geniza 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: Genova, Giza, Menza, Genin, Benza, Gunia, Penza, Gonia, Genua, Gentz

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Where is the Geniza family from?

You can see how Geniza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geniza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geniza family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Geniza's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geniza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geniza 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 12 census records available for the last name Geniza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geniza 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Geniza. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geniza. For the veterans among your Geniza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geniza lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Geniza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geniza in 1991 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geniza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geniza 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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