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Genwright Family History

Genwright 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: Enwright, Enright, Seawright, Wright, Seabright, Arkwright

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Where is the Genwright family from?

You can see how Genwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genwright family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Genwright families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Genwright families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Genwright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genwright families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genwright 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 Genwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genwright. 72% of Genwright men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Genwright women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genwright were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Genwright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Genwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genwright 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Genwright. 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 43 military records available for the last name Genwright. For the veterans among your Genwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genwright lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Genwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Genwright in 1960 was 41, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genwright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genwright 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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