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Genley Family History

Genley 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: Henley, Tenley, Kenley, Fenley, Denley, Ganley, Ginley, Penley

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Where is the Genley family from?

You can see how Genley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Genley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Genley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Genley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genley 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 Genley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Genley. 100% of Genley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Genley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Genley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genley 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Genley. 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 40 military records available for the last name Genley. For the veterans among your Genley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genley lifespan?

Average Genley life expectancy in 1992 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genley 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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