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Genier Name Meaning

French Canadian (Génier): altered form of French Ginier from the ancient Germanic personal name Ginhari composed of the elements gin which is unexplained and hari ‘army’. Possibly also French (Génier): from the ancient Germanic personal name Genhari composed of the elements gen an element probably derived from Gaulish Celtic geno- ‘people race’ and hari ‘army’.

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


Similar surnames: Venier, Geier, Denier, Genser, Genzer, Genter, Grenier, Renier

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Where is the Genier family from?

You can see how Genier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Genier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 57 Genier families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Genier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Genier families in 1911.
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What did your Genier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Genier. 56% of Genier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Labourer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Genier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genier 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Genier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 289 military records available for the last name Genier. For the veterans among your Genier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Genier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Genier in 1964 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

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