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Gennar Family History

Gennar 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: Gennaro, Gennari, Genna, Jenner, Penna, Venner, Penner, Kenner, Senna

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Where is the Gennar family from?

You can see how Gennar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennar family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gennar family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gennar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gennar families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Gennar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennar 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gennar. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gennar. For the veterans among your Gennar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennar lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Gennar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gennar in 1976 was 70, and 55 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennar 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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