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Gennat Family History

Gennat 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: Genna, Penna, Granat, Tennant, Senna, Menna, Genn, Gent, Bernat

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Where is the Gennat family from?

You can see how Gennat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gennat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Gennat families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gennat's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gennat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennat 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 36 census records available for the last name Gennat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennat 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gennat. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gennat. For the veterans among your Gennat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennat lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Gennat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gennat in 1979 was 85, and 77 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gennat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennat 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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