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Genesen Family History

Genesen 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: Gansen, Ganesan, Meneses, Genser, Bensen, Arnesen, Genest, Jensen

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Where is the Genesen family from?

You can see how Genesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genesen family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Genesen family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Genesen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Genesen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genesen 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 67 census records available for the last name Genesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genesen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Genesen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Genesen. For the veterans among your Genesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genesen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Genesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Genesen in 1970 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genesen 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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