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Genaro Family History

Genaro Surname Meaning

Altered form of Italian Gennaro. Spanish: from a Hispanicized form of the Italian personal name Gennaro ‘January’.

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


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Where is the Genaro family from?

You can see how Genaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genaro family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Genaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Genaro families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Genaro's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Genaro families in 1911.
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What did your Genaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genaro. 35% of Genaro men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Genaro women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genaro were Clerk and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Genaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genaro 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Genaro. 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 469 military records available for the last name Genaro. For the veterans among your Genaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genaro lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Genaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Genaro in 1956 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genaro 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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