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Gennes Family History

Gennes 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: Gentes, Hennes, Ennes, Dennis, Jenner, Venner, Senne, Penner, Kenner

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Where is the Gennes family from?

You can see how Gennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gennes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Gennes families living in Middlesex. This was about 82% of all the recorded Gennes's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gennes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennes 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 Gennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gennes. 34% of Gennes men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Agent
    23%

What Gennes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Gennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennes 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Gennes. 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 103 military records available for the last name Gennes. For the veterans among your Gennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Gennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gennes in 1974 was 95, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennes 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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