What is Gene short for?
In old records, Gene is usually short for Eugene. It can also stand for Eugenia and Genevieve. You will find it in American records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Gene-to-Eugene jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Gene always mean Eugene?+
Not always. Gene most often stands for Eugene, but it also appears for Eugenia and Genevieve. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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