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Geear Family History

Geear Surname Meaning

see Gear.

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


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Where is the Geear family from?

You can see how Geear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Geear families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Geear families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Geear's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Geear families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geear. 100% of Geear women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Geear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Geear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geear 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Geear. 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 95 military records available for the last name Geear. For the veterans among your Geear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geear lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Geear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geear in 1960 was 40, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geear 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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