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Genovar Family History

Genovar 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, Grover, Govan, Donovan, Genovese, Novak, Gemar, Conover

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Where is the Genovar family from?

You can see how Genovar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genovar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Genovar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Genovar families living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Genovar's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Genovar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genovar 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 228 census records available for the last name Genovar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genovar 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Genovar. 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 79 military records available for the last name Genovar. For the veterans among your Genovar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genovar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Genovar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Genovar in 1964 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genovar 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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