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Geneste Family History

Geneste 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: Genest, Celeste, Guenette, Genetti, Senese, Genet, Genske, Genett

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Where is the Geneste family from?

You can see how Geneste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geneste family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Geneste families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Geneste families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Geneste's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geneste families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geneste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Geneste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geneste 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Geneste. 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 48 military records available for the last name Geneste. For the veterans among your Geneste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geneste lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geneste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Geneste in 1964 was 74, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geneste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geneste 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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