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Genereux Family History

Genereux Name Meaning

French (Généreux):: from the old personal name Généroux from Latin Generosus from generosus ‘distinguished noble’. nickname from généreux ‘generous’ from Latin generosus (see 2 below).

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


Similar surnames: General, Ventre, Revere, Gendreau, Geroux, Giroux, Godeaux, Gladieux

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Where is the Genereux family from?

You can see how Genereux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genereux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Genereux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 265 Genereux families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Genereux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Genereux families in 1911.
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What did your Genereux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Mach Coudre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Genereux. 34% of Genereux men worked as a Cultivateur and 29% of Genereux women worked as a Mach Coudre. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genereux were Journalier and Institutrice. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Journalier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mach Coudre
    29%
  • Couturire
    15%
  • Cultivateur
    15%
  • Institutrice
    15%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Genereux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genereux 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Genereux. 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 758 military records available for the last name Genereux. For the veterans among your Genereux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genereux lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Genereux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Genereux in 1955 was 38, and 90 in 2004.

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