Geno Family History

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Geno Name Meaning

New England variant of French Canadian Juneau or Jouineau, from French Junod or Junot. Alternatively, it may derive from a popular form of the personal name Jovin, (Latin Iovinus, a derivative of Iovis).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Zeno, Gene, Beno, Gero, Gano, Sens, Gent, Gebo, Genn, Gelo

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Geno Family Origin

Where is the Geno family from?

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You can see how Geno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geno families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Geno families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Geno's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Geno families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Geno Family Occupations

What did your Geno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Geno. 12% of Geno men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Geno women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geno were Clerk and Stenographer

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Geno Historical Records

What Geno family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geno census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 355 immigration records available for the last name Geno. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Geno. For the veterans among your Geno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Geno Life Expectancy

What is the average Geno lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Geno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Geno in 1953 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geno 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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