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Genie Family History

Genie 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, Genis, Gene, Genge, Gange, Bence, Gee, Senne, Geng, Geddie

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Where is the Genie family from?

You can see how Genie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Genie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Genie families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Genie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Genie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genie 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 Genie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genie. 37% of Genie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

What Genie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Genie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genie 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Genie. 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 65 military records available for the last name Genie. For the veterans among your Genie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Genie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Genie in 1964 was 76, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genie 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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