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Genous Family History

Genous 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, Enos, Gerou, Geno, Xenos, Gentes, Venus, Renouf, Lenius, Gens

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Where is the Genous family from?

You can see how Genous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genous family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Genous families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Genous families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genous's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Genous families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Genous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genous 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Genous. 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 15 military records available for the last name Genous. For the veterans among your Genous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genous lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Genous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Genous in 1971 was 83, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genous 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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