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Genock Family History

Genock 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, Enoch, Glock, Senick, Nock, Geno, Knock, Wenck, Renick, Genco

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Where is the Genock family from?

You can see how Genock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Genock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Genock family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genock's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Genock families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genock 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 136 census records available for the last name Genock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genock 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Genock. 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 15 military records available for the last name Genock. For the veterans among your Genock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genock lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Genock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Genock in 1969 was 55, and 88 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genock 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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