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Genoese Family History

Genoese 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: Genovese, Genest, Gentes, Senese, Genovesi, Geese, George, Genova

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Where is the Genoese family from?

You can see how Genoese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genoese family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Genoese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Genoese families living in New York. This was about 87% of all the recorded Genoese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genoese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genoese 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 Genoese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genoese. 67% of Genoese men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Genoese women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genoese were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Genoese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Genoese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genoese 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Genoese. 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 78 military records available for the last name Genoese. For the veterans among your Genoese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genoese lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Genoese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Genoese in 1964 was 69, and 71 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genoese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genoese 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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