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Gennette Family History

Gennette Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Gennett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gennette family from?

You can see how Gennette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gennette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gennette families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gennette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gennette families in 1891.
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What did your Gennette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gennette. 28% of Gennette men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gennette women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gennette were Barber and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Gennette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gennette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennette 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Gennette. 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 393 military records available for the last name Gennette. For the veterans among your Gennette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennette lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gennette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gennette in 1950 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennette 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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