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Geeran Family History

Geeran 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: Geelan, Keeran, German, Verran, Goeman, Meehan, Greenan, Beeman

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Where is the Geeran family from?

You can see how Geeran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeran family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Geeran families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Geeran families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Geeran's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geeran families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Geeran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeran 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Geeran. 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 12 military records available for the last name Geeran. For the veterans among your Geeran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeran lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geeran 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geeran

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