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Geban Family History

Geban 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: Gean, German, Bean, Guan, Ban, Dean, Gan, Gahan, Laban, Neman

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Where is the Geban family from?

You can see how Geban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geban family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Geban families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Geban's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Geban families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Geban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geban 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Geban. 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 24 military records available for the last name Geban. For the veterans among your Geban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geban lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Geban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Geban in 1976 was 37, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geban 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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