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Geagan Family History

Geagan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Geoghegan . This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Gagan, Reagan, Eagan, Feagan, Gagon, Gagen, Healan, Feagans, Creagan

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Where is the Geagan family from?

You can see how Geagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geagan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Geagan family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Geagan's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Geagan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geagan. 100% of Geagan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geagan 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Geagan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 387 military records available for the last name Geagan. For the veterans among your Geagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geagan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Geagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Geagan in 1958 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

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