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Genoff Family History

Genoff 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, Goff, Medoff, Danoff, Granoff, Geno, Eoff, Beloff, Janoff

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Where is the Genoff family from?

You can see how Genoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Genoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Genoff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Genoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genoff 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 Genoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genoff. 34% of Genoff men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Genoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Genoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genoff 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Genoff. 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 145 military records available for the last name Genoff. For the veterans among your Genoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genoff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Genoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Genoff in 1961 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genoff 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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