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Genua Family History

Genua Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from the city of Genoa (Italian Genova) from the Latin form Genua.

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


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Where is the Genua family from?

You can see how Genua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genua family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Genua families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Genua's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Genua families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genua 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 Genua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genua. 40% of Genua men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Genua women worked as a Sewer.

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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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Genua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Genua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genua 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Genua. 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 97 military records available for the last name Genua. For the veterans among your Genua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genua lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Genua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Genua in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genua 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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