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Geere Family History

Geere Surname Meaning

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Geere family from?

You can see how Geere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geere families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Geere families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Geere's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geere families in 1891.
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What did your Geere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geere. 60% of Geere men worked as a Bricklayer and 68% of Geere women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geere were Retired and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Retired
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Geere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Geere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geere 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Geere. 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 500 military records available for the last name Geere. For the veterans among your Geere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geere lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Geere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Geere in 1966 was 96, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geere 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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