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Geager Family History

Geager Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gager, Geiger, Seager, Gerger, Meager, Yeager, Reager, Eager, Geller

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Where is the Geager family from?

You can see how Geager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geager family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Geager families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geager's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Geager families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geager 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 Geager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geager. 21% of Geager men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Geager women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geager were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

What Geager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geager 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Geager. 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 126 military records available for the last name Geager. For the veterans among your Geager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geager lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Geager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Geager in 1971 was 48, and 92 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geager 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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