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Geati Family History

Geati 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: Geary, Galati, Heath, Glatz, Neat, Gatz, Geraci, Great, Gatt, Gent

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Where is the Geati family from?

You can see how Geati families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geati family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Geati families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Geati family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geati's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Geati families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geati 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 25 census records available for the last name Geati. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geati 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Geati. 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 Geati. For the veterans among your Geati ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geati lifespan?

Average Geati life expectancy in 1986 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geati 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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