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Genett Family History

Genett Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Gennett.

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


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Where is the Genett family from?

You can see how Genett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Genett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Genett families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Genett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Genett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genett 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 Genett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genett. 34% of Genett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Genett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genett were Mechanic and Dressmaker.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Dressmaker
    25%

What Genett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Genett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genett 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Genett. 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 354 military records available for the last name Genett. For the veterans among your Genett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Genett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Genett in 1964 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genett 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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