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Genestier Family History

Genestier 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: Fenster, Nester, Gensemer, Genser, Meester, Gerster, Forestier

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Where is the Genestier family from?

You can see how Genestier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genestier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genestier family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Genestier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genestier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genestier 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 17 census records available for the last name Genestier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genestier 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Genestier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Genestier. For the veterans among your Genestier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genestier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genestier 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genestier

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