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Gennetts Family History

Gennetts 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: Bennetts, Gennett, Gennette, Bennett, Kennett, Gannett, Gelnett

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Where is the Gennetts family from?

You can see how Gennetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennetts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gennetts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gennetts families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Gennetts's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gennetts families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gennetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennetts 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gennetts. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gennetts. For the veterans among your Gennetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennetts lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Gennetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gennetts in 1970 was 73, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennetts 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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