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Genoa Family History

Genoa 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: Genova, Geno, Genua, Genna, Zeno, Penna, Geng, Gero, Senna, Seno

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Where is the Genoa family from?

You can see how Genoa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genoa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Genoa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Genoa family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genoa's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Genoa families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genoa 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 Genoa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genoa. 67% of Genoa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Genoa women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Genoa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Genoa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genoa 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Genoa. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Genoa. For the veterans among your Genoa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genoa lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Genoa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Genoa in 1945 was 36, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genoa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genoa 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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