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Genn Family History

Genn Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jean.

German: possibly from a Celtic root or from a short form of Heinrich (see Henry) or Johannes (see John).

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


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Where is the Genn family from?

You can see how Genn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Genn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Genn families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Genn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Genn families in 1911.
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What did your Genn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Genn. 100% of Genn men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Genn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Genn. 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 479 military records available for the last name Genn. For the veterans among your Genn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Genn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Genn in 1954 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genn 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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