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Genovich Family History

Genovich 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: Genrich, Perovich, Novich, Galovich, Genova, Enoch, Fenrich, Genovese

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Where is the Genovich family from?

You can see how Genovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Genovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Genovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Genovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genovich 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 Genovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genovich. 100% of Genovich men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Genovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genovich 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Genovich. 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 14 military records available for the last name Genovich. For the veterans among your Genovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genovich lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Genovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Genovich in 1975 was 81, and 96 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genovich 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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