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 Geene family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Geene Family History

Geene 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: Greene, Geenen, Geen, Keene, Gene, Beene, Geese, Green, Gee, Senne

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Geene family from?

You can see how Geene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Geene families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Geene's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geene 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 did your Geene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geene. 16% of Geene men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Geene women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geene were Laborer Farm and Housework.

View Census Data for Geene | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer Farm
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Geene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geene census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Geene

Passenger Lists

There are 371 immigration records available for the last name Geene. 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 Geene immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 239 military records available for the last name Geene. For the veterans among your Geene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Geene military records

You've only scratched the surface of Geene family history

Discover More

What is the average Geene lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Geene in 1963 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geene 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 Geene family tree

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