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Geens Family History

Geens Surname Meaning

see Jeans.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Geens family from?

You can see how Geens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Geens families living in Worcestershire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Geens's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Geens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geens 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 Geens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geens. 100% of Geens men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Geens 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

What Geens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Geens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geens 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Geens. 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 63 military records available for the last name Geens. For the veterans among your Geens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Geens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Geens in 1971 was 82, and 77 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geens 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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