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Geany Family History

Geany Surname Meaning

from Ó Géibheannaigh or in Ulster reduced from Mac Géibheannaigh see Keaveney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Geany family from?

You can see how Geany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geany family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Geany families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geany's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Geany families in 1891.
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What did your Geany ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geany 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Geany. 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 181 military records available for the last name Geany. For the veterans among your Geany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geany lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Geany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geany in 1963 was 88, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geany 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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