This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Geem family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Geem Family History

Geem 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: Gee, Gehm, Geer, Deem, Geen, Teem, Reem, Beem, Seem, Green

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Geem family from?

You can see how Geem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Geem families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Geem's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Geem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Geem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Geem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Geem

Passenger Lists

There are 67 immigration records available for the last name Geem. 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.

View all Geem immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Geem. For the veterans among your Geem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Geem military records

You've only scratched the surface of Geem family history

Discover More

What is the average Geem lifespan?

Average Geem life expectancy in 1990 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geem 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Geem family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial