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Genus Family History

Genus Surname Meaning

Jamaican: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Genus family from?

You can see how Genus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Genus families living in Arkansas. This was about 76% of all the recorded Genus's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Genus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genus 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 Genus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genus. 75% of Genus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Genus women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genus were Farmer and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

What Genus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Genus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genus 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Genus. 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 771 military records available for the last name Genus. For the veterans among your Genus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genus lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Genus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Genus in 1948 was 49, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genus 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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