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Generes Family History

Generes 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: Meneses, Gentes, Geers, Goeres, Menezes, General, Genereux, Menees

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Where is the Generes family from?

You can see how Generes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Generes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Generes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Generes families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Generes's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Generes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Generes 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 Generes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Generes. 50% of Generes men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Generes women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Generes were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Generes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Generes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Generes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Generes. 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 96 military records available for the last name Generes. For the veterans among your Generes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Generes lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Generes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Generes in 1948 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Generes 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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