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Gener Family History

Gener Surname Meaning

Catalan: from the medieval personal name Gener (compare Italian Gennaro) or a nickname meaning ‘January’ for someone born or baptized in that month

in both cases ultimately from Latin Januarius (see Janvier).

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


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You can see how Gener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gener families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gener's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gener families in 1891.
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What did your Gener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gener. 35% of Gener men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gener women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gener were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gener 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gener. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Gener. For the veterans among your Gener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gener lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gener in 1942 was 23, and 78 in 2004.

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