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Gennety Family History

Gennety 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: Gennett, Kenneth, Bennett, Kennett, Henney, Gedney, Kennedy, Gannett

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Where is the Gennety family from?

You can see how Gennety families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennety family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gennety families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gennety family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gennety's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gennety families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennety 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 76 census records available for the last name Gennety. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennety 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gennety. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gennety. For the veterans among your Gennety ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennety lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Gennety life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gennety in 1975 was 65, and 39 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennety 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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