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Gennis Family History

Gennis 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: Dennis, Kennis, Tennis, Ennis, Bennis, Genis, Hennis, Gentis, Annis

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Where is the Gennis family from?

You can see how Gennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gennis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Gennis families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gennis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gennis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gennis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gennis. 100% of Gennis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennis 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Gennis. 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 206 military records available for the last name Gennis. For the veterans among your Gennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gennis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gennis in 1960 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gennis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gennis 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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