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Genin Family History

Genin Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Henye a pet form of Hanna 6 formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in. The initial g is due to Russian influence since Russian has no h and alters it to g in borrowed words and names.

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


Similar surnames: Henkin, Belin, Benis, Kunin, Galin, Guenin, Genn, Entin, Wein, Edin

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Where is the Genin family from?

You can see how Genin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Genin families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Genin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Genin families in 1911.
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What did your Genin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genin. 20% of Genin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Genin women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Genin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genin 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Genin. 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 298 military records available for the last name Genin. For the veterans among your Genin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Genin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Genin in 1962 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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