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Genentez Family History

Genentez 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: Menendez, Rementer, Genest, Gentes, Guenette, Genetti, Geenen, Genet

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Where is the Genentez family from?

You can see how Genentez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genentez family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Genentez families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Genentez's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genentez families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Genentez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genentez 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Genentez. 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 Genentez. For the veterans among your Genentez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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