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Geerin Family History

Geerin 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: Guerin, Geurin, Gearin, Severin, Merin, Geurink, Garin, Gurin, Genin

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Where is the Geerin family from?

You can see how Geerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geerin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Geerin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Geerin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Geerin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geerin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geerin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Geerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geerin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Geerin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Geerin. For the veterans among your Geerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geerin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Geerin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Geerin in 1965 was 77, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geerin 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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