Origins of the Gennings surname
About the Genningses
We have a total of 1675 records for people with the last name Gennings.
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Interesting facts about Gennings
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gennings surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.
Who were Genningses most likely to marry?
Jennings Or Ginnings Or Gennings Or Ginings Or Genings Or Jennings
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Jennings Or Jinnings Or Ginnings Or Genningses
Our tell us which families married Genningses.
What are the most common Gennings first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Genningses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Genningses in 1921
Charwoman
5
General Servant Domestic
4
Widow
4
Cotton Bobbin Winder
3
Domestic Servant
3
Common male occupations for Genningses in 1921
General Labourer
11
Plasterer
11
Agricultural Labourer
8
Coal Miner
6
Mason
6
