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Genty Family History

Genty Surname Meaning

reduced from Mag Fhionnachtaigh see McGinty.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Genty family from?

You can see how Genty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Genty families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Genty's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Genty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genty 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 Genty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genty. 29% of Genty men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Genty women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genty were Clerk and 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Genty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genty 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Genty. 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 369 military records available for the last name Genty. For the veterans among your Genty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Genty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Genty in 1964 was 67, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genty 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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