This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Geynet family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Geynet Family History

Geynet 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: Genet, Geyer, Gent, Vernet, Ebnet, Gepner, Genest, Gedney, Gegner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Geynet family from?

You can see how Geynet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geynet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geynet family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geynet's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Geynet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geynet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Geynet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Geynet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geynet census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Geynet

Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Geynet. 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.

View all Geynet immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Geynet. For the veterans among your Geynet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Geynet military records

You've only scratched the surface of Geynet family history

Discover More

What is the average Geynet lifespan?

Average Geynet life expectancy in 1978 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geynet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geynet 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Geynet family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial