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Generette Family History

Generette Surname Meaning

African American: altered form of American French Jenerette or perhaps Jenrette.

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


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Where is the Generette family from?

You can see how Generette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Generette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Generette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Generette families living in South Carolina. This was about 21% of all the recorded Generette's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Generette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Generette 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 Generette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Generette. 50% of Generette men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Generette women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Generette were Porter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Porter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Generette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Generette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Generette 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Generette. 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 89 military records available for the last name Generette. For the veterans among your Generette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Generette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Generette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Generette in 1964 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Generette 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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