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Gennity Family History

Gennity 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: Bennitt, Gerrity, Gerity, Gennett, Dennis, Penny, Gentile, Henning

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Where is the Gennity family from?

You can see how Gennity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennity family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Gennity families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Gennity families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gennity's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gennity families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennity surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Gennity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennity 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gennity. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gennity. For the veterans among your Gennity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennity lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gennity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gennity in 1974 was 44, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennity 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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