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Genaw Family History

Genaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Gélinas (see Gelinas). Compare Geno.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Genaw family from?

You can see how Genaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Genaw families living in Cornwall. This was about 44% of all the recorded Genaw's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Genaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genaw 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 Genaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genaw. 37% of Genaw men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Painter
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%

What Genaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Genaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genaw 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Genaw. 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 126 military records available for the last name Genaw. For the veterans among your Genaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Genaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Genaw in 1963 was 58, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genaw 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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