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Genove Family History

Genove 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, Grove, Giove, Deneve, Genovese, Geno, Gentle, Tenore, Genthe

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Where is the Genove family from?

You can see how Genove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genove family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Genove families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Genove's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Genove families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genove 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 75 census records available for the last name Genove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genove 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Genove. 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 Genove. For the veterans among your Genove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genove lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Genove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Genove in 1980 was 77, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genove 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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