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Genaus Family History

Genaus 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: Knaus, Gaus, Naus, Gelhaus, Gentes, Venus, Renaud, Lenius, Gens

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Where is the Genaus family from?

You can see how Genaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genaus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Genaus families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Genaus families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Genaus's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Genaus families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Genaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genaus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Genaus. 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 Genaus. For the veterans among your Genaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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