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Genovay Family History

Genovay 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: Genova, Govan, Donovan, Genovese, Novak, Nova, Canova, Geno, Benway

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Where is the Genovay family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genovay 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 Genovay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genovay. 100% of Genovay men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Genovay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Genovay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genovay 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 Genovay. 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 14 military records available for the last name Genovay. For the veterans among your Genovay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genovay lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Genovay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Genovay in 1989 was 77, and 48 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genovay 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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