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Gearins Family History

Gearins 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: Gearing, Gearin, Fearing, Geurink, Garin, Mearns, Kearns, Gehring

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Where is the Gearins family from?

You can see how Gearins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gearins families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gearins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gearins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearins 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 36 census records available for the last name Gearins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearins 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gearins. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gearins. For the veterans among your Gearins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearins lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Gearins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gearins in 1976 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gearins 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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