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Genower Family History

Genower Surname Meaning

see Jenner.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Genower family from?

You can see how Genower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genower family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Genower families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Genower families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Genower's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genower families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Genower ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Servant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Genower. 60% of Genower men worked as a Civil Servant and 74% of Genower women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genower were Letterpress Printer Retired and Schoolmistress.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Civil Servant
    60%
  • Letterpress Printer Retired
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Schoolmistress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Genower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genower 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Genower. 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 41 military records available for the last name Genower. For the veterans among your Genower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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