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Genovesi Family History

Genovesi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Genovese.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Genovesi family from?

You can see how Genovesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genovesi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Genovesi families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Genovesi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genovesi families in 1920.
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What did your Genovesi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genovesi. 40% of Genovesi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Genovesi women worked as an Operator.

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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
    40%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Crane Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Genovesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Genovesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genovesi 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Genovesi. 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 232 military records available for the last name Genovesi. For the veterans among your Genovesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genovesi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Genovesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Genovesi in 1955 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genovesi 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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