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Gen Family History

Gen 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: Wen, Ben, Gan, Gee, Ge, Ken, Geng, Glen, Ren, Gren

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Where is the Gen family from?

You can see how Gen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Gen families living in British Columbia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gen 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 Gen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gen. 34% of Gen men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Gen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Gen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gen. 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 191,000 military records available for the last name Gen. For the veterans among your Gen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Gen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gen in 1966 was 73, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gen 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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