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Geerson Family History

Geerson 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: Peerson, Gerson, Person, Peterson, Merson, Iverson, Reierson, Greason

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Where is the Geerson family from?

You can see how Geerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geerson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Geerson family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geerson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Geerson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Geerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geerson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Geerson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Geerson. For the veterans among your Geerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geerson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Geerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Geerson in 1966 was 79, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geerson 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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