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Geapen Family History

Geapen 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: Gapen, Graven, Grapes, Gean, Kempen, Geffen, Galen, Heaven, Keppen

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Where is the Geapen family from?

You can see how Geapen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geapen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Geapen family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geapen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Geapen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geapen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Geapen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geapen 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 immigration records available for the last name Geapen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geapen. For the veterans among your Geapen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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