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Genner Family History

Genner Surname Meaning

see Jenner.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Genner family from?

You can see how Genner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Genner families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Genner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Genner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Genner. 34% of Genner men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Genner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genner were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Painter paper Hanger
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • House Duties
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Genner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Genner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genner 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 821 immigration records available for the last name Genner. 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 458 military records available for the last name Genner. For the veterans among your Genner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Genner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Genner in 1961 was 69, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genner 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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