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Genovely Family History

Genovely 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: Genovese, Genovesi, Lovely, Genova, Gravely, Snively, Gendel, Snavely

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Where is the Genovely family from?

You can see how Genovely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genovely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Genovely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Genovely family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Genovely's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Genovely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genovely 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 69 census records available for the last name Genovely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genovely 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Genovely. 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 4 military records available for the last name Genovely. For the veterans among your Genovely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genovely lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Genovely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Genovely in 1965 was 82, and 94 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genovely 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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