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Genoves Family History

Genoves 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, Genova, Gentes, Groves, Gentles, Grove, Menzies

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Where is the Genoves family from?

You can see how Genoves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genoves family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Genoves families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genoves's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genoves families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genoves 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 Genoves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genoves. 60% of Genoves men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Genoves women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genoves were Foreman and New Worker.

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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
    60%
  • Foreman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Genoves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genoves 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Genoves. 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 36 military records available for the last name Genoves. For the veterans among your Genoves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genoves lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Genoves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Genoves in 1966 was 82, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genoves 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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