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Genoy Family History

Genoy 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: Geno, Benoy, Henry, Zeno, Geary, Penny, Gandy, Genova, Goy, Geng

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Where is the Genoy family from?

You can see how Genoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genoy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Genoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Genoy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Genoy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genoy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genoy 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 Genoy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fireman
    100%

What Genoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Genoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genoy 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Genoy. 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 21 military records available for the last name Genoy. For the veterans among your Genoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genoy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Genoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Genoy in 1956 was 64, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genoy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genoy 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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