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Genry Family History

Genry 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: Henry, Geary, Gery, Gentry, Gerry, Penry, Geery, Berry, Terry, Merry

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Where is the Genry family from?

You can see how Genry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genry family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Genry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Genry family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Genry's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Genry families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genry 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 Genry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genry. 100% of Genry men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Genry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Genry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genry 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Genry. 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 119 military records available for the last name Genry. For the veterans among your Genry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genry lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Genry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Genry in 1955 was 50, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genry 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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