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Geniau Family History

Geniau 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: Genin, Gunia, Reneau, Gereau, Gonia, Gnau, Genaw, Genua, Deneau

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Where is the Geniau family from?

You can see how Geniau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geniau family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Geniau family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geniau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geniau families in 1840.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Geniau lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1982, in the United States, Geniau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Geniau in 1978 was 65, and 80 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geniau 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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