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Genette Family History

Genette 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: Guenette, Genetti, Genett, Gennette, Minette, Frenette, Binette

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Where is the Genette family from?

You can see how Genette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Genette families living in North Carolina. This was about 20% of all the recorded Genette's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Genette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genette 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 Genette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genette. 20% of Genette men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Genette women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genette were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Genette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Genette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genette 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Genette. 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 54 military records available for the last name Genette. For the veterans among your Genette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Genette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Genette in 1964 was 75, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genette 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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