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Genne Family History

Genne 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: Senne, Genn, Henne, Penne, Benne, Jenne, Venne, Gene, Genna, Menne

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Where is the Genne family from?

You can see how Genne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Genne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Genne family living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genne's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Genne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genne 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 Genne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genne. 36% of Genne men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Genne women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genne were Farmer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Genne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Genne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genne 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Genne. 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 90 military records available for the last name Genne. For the veterans among your Genne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Genne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Genne in 1965 was 84, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genne 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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