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Geaves Family History

Geaves Surname Meaning

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Geaves family from?

You can see how Geaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geaves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geaves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Geaves families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Geaves's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Geaves families in 1891.
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What did your Geaves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geaves. 60% of Geaves men worked as a Farmworker and 85% of Geaves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geaves were Dairy Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    60%
  • Dairy Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geaves 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Geaves. 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 108 military records available for the last name Geaves. For the veterans among your Geaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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