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Genning Family History

Genning 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: Henning, Penning, Kenning, Venning, Denning, Gunning, Jenning

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Where is the Genning family from?

You can see how Genning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Genning family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genning's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Genning families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genning 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 Genning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genning. 34% of Genning men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Genning women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genning were Operator and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Genning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Genning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genning 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Genning. 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 121 military records available for the last name Genning. For the veterans among your Genning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genning lifespan?

Average Genning life expectancy in 1969 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genning 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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