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Ghenn Family History

Ghenn 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: Henn, Genn, Ghent, Gheen, Glenn, Green, Gunn, Chen, Zheng, Shen

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Where is the Ghenn family from?

You can see how Ghenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghenn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghenn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ghenn family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghenn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ghenn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghenn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Ghenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghenn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ghenn. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ghenn. For the veterans among your Ghenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghenn lifespan?

Average Ghenn life expectancy in 1963 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghenn 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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