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Geniesse Family History

Geniesse 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: Genovese, Tennessen, Fennessy, Genest, Gentes, Giese, Kniess

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Where is the Geniesse family from?

You can see how Geniesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geniesse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Geniesse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Geniesse family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geniesse's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Geniesse families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Geniesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geniesse 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Geniesse. 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 117 military records available for the last name Geniesse. For the veterans among your Geniesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geniesse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Geniesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Geniesse in 1965 was 65, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geniesse 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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