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Geny Family History

Geny 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: Geng, Genn, Gent, Gery, Geno, Reny, Gens, Meny, Gene, Genz

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Where is the Geny family from?

You can see how Geny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geny family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Geny family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Geny's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Geny families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geny 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 Geny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geny. 29% of Geny men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farm
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Geny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Geny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geny 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Geny. 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 116 military records available for the last name Geny. For the veterans among your Geny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geny lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Geny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geny in 1967 was 84, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geny 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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