Geno Family History

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Geno Name Meaning

New England variant of French Canadian Juneau or Jouineau, from French Junod or Junot. Alternatively, it may derive from a popular form of the personal name Jovin, (Latin Iovinus, a derivative of Iovis).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Zeno, Gene, Beno, Gero, Gano, Sens, Gent, Gebo, Genn, Gelo

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Geno Family Origin

Where is the Geno family from?

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You can see how Geno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geno families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Geno families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Geno's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geno families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Geno Family Occupations

What did your Geno ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Farmer, Cultivateur and Farm Labourer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Geno. The most common Geno occupation in Canada was Farmer. 57% of Geno's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Geno family was Son Farmer.

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  • Farmer

    57%

  • Cultivateur

    14%

  • Farm Labourer

    14%

  • Son Farmer

    14%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geno ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Geno Historical Records

What Geno family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geno census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 355 immigration records available for the last name Geno. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Geno. For the veterans among your Geno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Geno Life Expectancy

What is the average Geno lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Geno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Geno in 1953 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geno 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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