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Genung Family History

Genung Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Guénon: from the ancient Germanic personal name Wano from wan ‘hope expectation’. Compare Ganong and Ganung .

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


Similar surnames: Ganong, Genn, Venus, Genzer, Lenig, Gean, Bening, Geng, Yeung, Genin

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Where is the Genung family from?

You can see how Genung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genung family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Genung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 31 Genung families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Genung's in USA. New York had the highest population of Genung families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Genung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genung. 17% of Genung men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Genung women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Genung were Laborer and Librarian. .

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Librarian
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Genung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genung 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Genung. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Genung. For the veterans among your Genung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genung lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Genung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Genung in 1948 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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