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Genway Family History

Genway Surname Meaning

see Janaway.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Genway family from?

You can see how Genway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Genway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Genway families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Genway's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genway 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 Genway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Genway. 100% of Genway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Genway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genway 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Genway. 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 2 military records available for the last name Genway. For the veterans among your Genway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genway lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genway 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genway

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