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Genant Family History

Genant 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: Gant, Grant, Tennant, Conant, Levant, Galant, Genn, Gnadt, Gent, Gean

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Where is the Genant family from?

You can see how Genant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genant family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Genant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Genant family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Genant's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Genant families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genant 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 Genant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genant. 100% of Genant men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Genant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Genant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genant 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Genant. 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 94 military records available for the last name Genant. For the veterans among your Genant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genant lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Genant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Genant in 1968 was 94, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genant 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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