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Geanis Family History

Geanis 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: Ganis, Genis, Dennis, Danis, Manis, Means, Gans, Banis, Benis, Gean

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Where is the Geanis family from?

You can see how Geanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geanis family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geanis's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Geanis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geanis 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 Geanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geanis. 100% of Geanis men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Geanis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Geanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geanis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Geanis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Geanis. For the veterans among your Geanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geanis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1970, in the United States, Geanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Geanis in 1959 was 37, and 70 in 1970.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geanis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geanis 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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