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Gennette Name Meaning

American French: variant of Gennett .

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


Similar surnames: Gennett, Jennette, Jennett, Gelnett, Bennette, Jenrette, Genett

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Where is the Gennette family from?

You can see how Gennette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gennette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gennette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 53 Gennette families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Gennette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gennette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gennette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gennette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gennette. 50% of Gennette men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farmers Son
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gennette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gennette 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Gennette. 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 393 military records available for the last name Gennette. For the veterans among your Gennette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gennette lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gennette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gennette in 1950 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

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