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Gienes Family History

Gienes 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: Dienes, Gines, Giles, Giesel, Hines, Nieves, Vignes, Giebel, Gaines

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Where is the Gienes family from?

You can see how Gienes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gienes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gienes families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gienes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gienes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gienes 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 34 census records available for the last name Gienes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gienes 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gienes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gienes. For the veterans among your Gienes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gienes lifespan?

Average Gienes life expectancy in 1965 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gienes 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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