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Gennaway Family History

Gennaway 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: Gannaway, Connaway, Hannaway, Greenaway, Ganaway, Dunnaway, Greenway

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Where is the Gennaway family from?

You can see how Gennaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennaway family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gennaway families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gennaway families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gennaway's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gennaway families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gennaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennaway 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gennaway. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gennaway. For the veterans among your Gennaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennaway lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Gennaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gennaway in 1965 was 80, and 46 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennaway 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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