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Genora Family History

Genora 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, Nora, Gera, Gora, Geno, Menor, Pecora, Tenore, Sendra, Gentry

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Where is the Genora family from?

You can see how Genora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genora family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Genora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Genora family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genora's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Genora families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genora 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 Genora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genora. 55% of Genora 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
    55%
  • Laborer Farm
    28%
  • Painter
    19%

What Genora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Genora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genora 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Genora. 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 19 military records available for the last name Genora. For the veterans among your Genora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genora lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Genora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Genora in 1975 was 34, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genora 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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