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Generoux Family History

Generoux 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: Genereux, Geroux, Leroux, Gerou, Theroux, Devereux, Debroux, Gendron

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Where is the Generoux family from?

You can see how Generoux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Generoux family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Generoux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Generoux families living in Michigan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Generoux's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Generoux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Generoux 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 Generoux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Generoux. 60% of Generoux men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%

What Generoux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Generoux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Generoux 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Generoux. 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 16 military records available for the last name Generoux. For the veterans among your Generoux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Generoux lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Generoux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Generoux in 1970 was 32, and 85 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Generoux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Generoux 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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