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Gennan Family History

Gennan 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: Grennan, Genna, Kennan, German, Penna, Mannan, Tennant, Senna, Dennen

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Where is the Gennan family from?

You can see how Gennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gennan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Gennan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gennan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gennan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Gennan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gennan. 100% of Gennan women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Gennan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Gennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennan 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gennan. 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 159 military records available for the last name Gennan. For the veterans among your Gennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennan lifespan?

Average Gennan life expectancy in 1989 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennan 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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