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Genovise Family History

Genovise 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, Gentile, Genis, Gervase, Gentis, Benoist

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Where is the Genovise family from?

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

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genovise. 100% of Genovise women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Genovise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Genovise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genovise 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Genovise. 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 15 military records available for the last name Genovise. For the veterans among your Genovise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genovise lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Genovise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Genovise in 1974 was 54, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genovise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genovise 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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