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Geeraerts Family History

Geeraerts 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: Gernert, Geerdes, Geerts, Herbert, Georger, Gellert, Gradert, Germer

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Where is the Geeraerts family from?

You can see how Geeraerts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeraerts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geeraerts families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Geeraerts family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geeraerts's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geeraerts families in 1880.
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What did your Geeraerts ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Geeraerts. 100% of Geeraerts men worked as a Farming.

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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 1921

  • Farming
    100%

What Geeraerts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Geeraerts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeraerts 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Geeraerts. 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 25 military records available for the last name Geeraerts. For the veterans among your Geeraerts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeraerts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Geeraerts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Geeraerts in 1963 was 80, and 62 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geeraerts 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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