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Genniel Family History

Genniel 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: Lennie, Gendel, Bennie, Kennel, Glennie, Hennies, Tennies, Gensel

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Where is the Genniel family from?

You can see how Genniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genniel family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Genniel family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genniel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Genniel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Genniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genniel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Genniel. 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 Genniel. For the veterans among your Genniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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