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Genings Family History

Genings 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: Levings, Genin, Jennings, Gelinas, Goings, Genis, Ewings, Hennings

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Where is the Genings family from?

You can see how Genings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Genings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Genings families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Genings's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Genings families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Genings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genings 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Genings. 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 36 military records available for the last name Genings. For the veterans among your Genings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genings 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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