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Gené Family History

Gené 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, Geno, Gens, Gene, Genz, Gong, Feng, Lenz

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Where is the Gené family from?

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What did your Gené ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gené. 34% of Gené men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gené women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gené were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Prest
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gené. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gené 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gené. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gené. For the veterans among your Gené ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gené lifespan?

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