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Genais Family History

Genais 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: Genis, Gentis, Dennis, Benis, Donais, Kennis, Genin, Gervais, Tennis

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Where is the Genais family from?

You can see how Genais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Genais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Genais families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genais's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Genais families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genais 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 Genais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Genais. 40% of Genais men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Genais women worked as an Institutrice.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    40%
  • Journalier
    34%
  • Cult
    14%
  • Tailleur De Cuir
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

What Genais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Genais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genais 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Genais. 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 5 military records available for the last name Genais. For the veterans among your Genais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genais lifespan?

Average Genais life expectancy in 1963 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genais 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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