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Generally Family History

Generally Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: General, Kenneally, Kenerly, Kenealy, Neally, Benally, Senecal

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Where is the Generally family from?

You can see how Generally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Generally family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Generally families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Generally families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Generally's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Generally families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Generally surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Generally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Generally 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Generally. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Generally. For the veterans among your Generally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Generally lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Generally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Generally in 1972 was 69, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Generally 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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