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Genna Family History

Genna Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): topographic name from Arabic jannah ‘garden’.

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


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Where is the Genna family from?

You can see how Genna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Genna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Genna families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Genna's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Genna families in 1911.
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What did your Genna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genna. 20% of Genna men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Genna women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genna were Clerk and Winder.

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    21%
  • Dresser
    13%
  • Winder
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Genna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genna 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 Genna. 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 384 military records available for the last name Genna. For the veterans among your Genna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genna lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Genna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Genna in 1962 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genna 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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