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Gearen Family History

Gearen 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: Gerren, Geren, Garen, Gearin, Hearn, Haren, Geary, Garten, Herren

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Where is the Gearen family from?

You can see how Gearen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gearen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Gearen families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gearen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gearen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearen 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 Gearen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gearen. 40% of Gearen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Gearen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gearen were Cattle Buyer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Cattle Buyer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Gearen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gearen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearen 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Gearen. 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 198 military records available for the last name Gearen. For the veterans among your Gearen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gearen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gearen in 1963 was 92, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gearen 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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