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Genoe Family History

Genoe 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: Geno, Gene, Genge, Ganoe, Noe, Gange, Zeno, Bence, Gee, Senne

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Where is the Genoe family from?

You can see how Genoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genoe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Genoe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Genoe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genoe 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 Genoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Genoe. 72% of Genoe men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%

What Genoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Genoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genoe 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Genoe. 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 65 military records available for the last name Genoe. For the veterans among your Genoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genoe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Genoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Genoe in 1969 was 63, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genoe 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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