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Genien Family History

Genien 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, Dennen, Venier, Geier, Genn, Heien, Gansen, Engen, Geffen

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Where is the Genien family from?

You can see how Genien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genien family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Genien's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Genien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genien 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 16 census records available for the last name Genien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genien 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Genien. 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 Genien. For the veterans among your Genien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genien lifespan?

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