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Genis Family History

Genis Name Meaning

Catalan (Genís): from the personal name Genís a variant of Ginés (see Gines ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Enis, Denis, Gens, Geis, Peris, Benis, Genet, Sens, Heis, Denig

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Where is the Genis family from?

You can see how Genis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Genis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Genis families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Genis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Genis families in 1891.
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What did your Genis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Hat Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Genis. 100% of Genis men worked as a Ladies Hat Machinist and 100% of Genis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Ladies Hat Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Genis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genis 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Genis. 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 342 military records available for the last name Genis. For the veterans among your Genis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Genis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Genis in 1951 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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