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Geenty Family History

Geenty 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: Gent, Feeney, Gedney, Deeney, Gentry, Geenen, Getty, Keeney, Geen

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Where is the Geenty family from?

You can see how Geenty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geenty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geenty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Geenty families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geenty's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Geenty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geenty 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 Geenty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geenty. 72% of Geenty 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
    72%
  • Shorthand Typist
    29%

What Geenty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geenty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geenty 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Geenty. 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 102 military records available for the last name Geenty. For the veterans among your Geenty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geenty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Geenty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geenty in 1965 was 57, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geenty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geenty 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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