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Geave Family History

Geave 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: Grave, Gleave, Glave, Neave, Gale, Beaver, Neve, Cave, Geary, Gee

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Where is the Geave family from?

You can see how Geave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geave family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Geave families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geave's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Geave families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geave 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 83 census records available for the last name Geave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geave 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Geave. 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 7 military records available for the last name Geave. For the veterans among your Geave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geave lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geave 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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