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Genand Family History

Genand 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: Gernand, Anand, Annand, Eland, Penland, Genn, Grand, Gean, Gerard

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Where is the Genand family from?

You can see how Genand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Genand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Genand families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Genand's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Genand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genand 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 Genand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, F Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Genand. 100% of Genand men worked as a F Cult.

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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

  • F Cult
    100%

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Genand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genand 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Genand. 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 4 military records available for the last name Genand. For the veterans among your Genand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genand lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genand 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genand

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