Origins of the Genway surname
About the Genways
We have a total of 54 records for people with the last name Genway.
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Interesting facts about Genway
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Genways most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Genway first names?
Henry
Joseph
Mary
Brenda
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Common jobs for Genways
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Genways in 1921
Dressmaker
3
Commmon male occupations for Genways in 1921
Black Saddler
2
Bricklayers Labourer
2
Black Gig Saddler
1
Errand Boy
1
Ironworker
1
