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Geare Family History

Geare Surname Meaning

see Gear.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Geare family from?

You can see how Geare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geare family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geare families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Geare families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Geare's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geare 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 Geare ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geare. 100% of Geare men worked as a Solicitor and 80% of Geare women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

What Geare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geare 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Geare. 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 203 military records available for the last name Geare. For the veterans among your Geare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geare lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Geare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Geare in 1961 was 63, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geare 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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