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Gennies Family History

Gennies 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: Hennies, Tennies, Dennis, Menzies, Lennie, Kennis, Tennis, Gentes

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Where is the Gennies family from?

You can see how Gennies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gennies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gennies family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gennies's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gennies families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennies 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 48 census records available for the last name Gennies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennies 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gennies. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gennies. For the veterans among your Gennies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennies lifespan?

Average Gennies life expectancy in 1985 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennies 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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