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Geenen Family History

Geenen Surname Meaning

Dutch Flemish and North German: patronymic from the personal name Geen a pet form of Gerard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geenen family from?

You can see how Geenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geenen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geenen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Geenen families living in Cumberland. This was about 42% of all the recorded Geenen's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Geenen families in 1891.
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What did your Geenen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geenen. 40% of Geenen men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Geenen women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Store Keeper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Geenen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Geenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geenen 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Geenen. 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 145 military records available for the last name Geenen. For the veterans among your Geenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geenen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geenen in 1963 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geenen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geenen 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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