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Genos Family History

Genos 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: Enos, Geno, Xenos, Gens, Genis, Zeno, Genova, Geng, Gero, Sens

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Where is the Genos family from?

You can see how Genos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Genos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Genos families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Genos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Genos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Genos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genos 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Genos. 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 8 military records available for the last name Genos. For the veterans among your Genos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genos lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Genos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Genos in 1967 was 72, and 82 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genos 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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