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Geas Family History

Geas 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: Meas, Gean, Glas, Geis, Deas, Beas, Gras, Gess, Leas, Gear

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Where is the Geas family from?

You can see how Geas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Geas families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geas's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Geas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geas 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 279 census records available for the last name Geas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geas 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Geas. 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 60 military records available for the last name Geas. For the veterans among your Geas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Geas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Geas in 1976 was 64, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geas 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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