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Genco Family History

Genco Name Meaning

Italian: nickname for a strong man from southern Italian genco ‘bullock’ (from Latin iuvencus).

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


Similar surnames: Greco, Genua, Lento, Bence, Gengo, Renzo, Vesco, Geno, Geck, Ronco

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Where is the Genco family from?

You can see how Genco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Genco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Genco family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Genco's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Genco families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Genco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genco. 43% of Genco men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Genco women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genco were Operator and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Tailor
    7%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    40%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Genco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genco 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Genco. 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 710 military records available for the last name Genco. For the veterans among your Genco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genco lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Genco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Genco in 1957 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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