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Geesin Family History

Geesin 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: Geeslin, Persin, Tessin, Genin, Geeting, Guerin, Beeson, Gervin

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Where is the Geesin family from?

You can see how Geesin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geesin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Geesin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Geesin families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geesin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Geesin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Geesin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geesin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Geesin. 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 32 military records available for the last name Geesin. For the veterans among your Geesin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geesin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1993, in the United States, Geesin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Geesin in 1958 was 37, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geesin 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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