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Genng Family History

Genng 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: Geng, Genn, Genna, Genung, Gong, Feng, Meng, Gunn, Teng, Penna

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Where is the Genng family from?

You can see how Genng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genng family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Genng families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Genng families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Genng's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genng families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genng 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 39 census records available for the last name Genng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genng 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Genng. 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 3 military records available for the last name Genng. For the veterans among your Genng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genng lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genng 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genng

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