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Genath Family History

Genath 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: Heath, Keinath, Gent, Gath, Nath, Lenth, Leath, Beath, Genthe, Penate

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Where is the Genath family from?

You can see how Genath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genath family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Genath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Genath families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Genath's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Genath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genath 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Genath. 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 9 military records available for the last name Genath. For the veterans among your Genath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genath lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genath 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 Genath

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