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Geahan Family History

Geahan 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: Gahan, Teahan, Geagan, Beahan, German, Grahn, Meehan, Mahan, Shahan

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Where is the Geahan family from?

You can see how Geahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Geahan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Geahan families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geahan's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Geahan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Geahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geahan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Geahan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Geahan. For the veterans among your Geahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geahan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Geahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geahan in 1975 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geahan 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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