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Genet Family History

Genet Surname Meaning

French: variant of Genest and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Ethiopian: from the personal name Genet meaning ‘paradise’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Genet family from?

You can see how Genet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Genet families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Genet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genet families in 1891.
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What did your Genet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Genet. 75% of Genet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Genet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Genet. 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 710 military records available for the last name Genet. For the veterans among your Genet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genet lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Genet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Genet in 1961 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genet 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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