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Geach Family History

Geach Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin. The Middle English form Gach(e) later developing to Gag(g)e Gayge and Geach might be a variant of the Old French personal name Gace (see Gaze) with the same phonetic variation as seen in Gooch for Goss.

The Middle English surname Gace appears in Devon where Gach(e) is first recorded but no evidence has been found of Gach(e) as a given name or that might link bearers of the two surnames.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Geach family from?

You can see how Geach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geach families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 217 Geach families living in Cornwall. This was about 41% of all the recorded Geach's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Geach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geach. 16% of Geach men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Geach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geach were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Hairdresser
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Geach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Geach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geach 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Geach. 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 663 military records available for the last name Geach. For the veterans among your Geach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Geach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Geach in 1965 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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