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Genny Family History

Genny 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: Penny, Denny, Kenny, Genn, Jenny, Glenny, Henny, Genna, Tenny, Benny

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Where is the Genny family from?

You can see how Genny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Genny family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Genny's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Genny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Genny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Sailor and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Genny. 60% of Genny men worked as a Sailor and 100% of Genny women worked as an At Home.

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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

  • Sailor
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • At Home
    100%

What Genny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Genny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genny 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Genny. 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 32 military records available for the last name Genny. For the veterans among your Genny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genny lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Genny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Genny in 1982 was 69, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genny 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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