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Geenens Family History

Geenens 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: Geenen, Gresens, Keenen, Green, Dennen, Gaines, Genn, Keeven, Greenan

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Where is the Geenens family from?

You can see how Geenens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geenens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geenens family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geenens's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Geenens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Geenens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geenens 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Geenens. 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 36 military records available for the last name Geenens. For the veterans among your Geenens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geenens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Geenens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Geenens in 1966 was 58, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geenens 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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