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Geesland Family History

Geesland 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: Greenland, Geelan, Neeland, Ersland, Geeslin, Gerland, Newland

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Where is the Geesland family from?

You can see how Geesland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geesland family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Geesland family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Geesland's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Geesland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geesland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geesland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geesland. 100% of Geesland men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Geesland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Geesland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geesland 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Geesland. 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 27 military records available for the last name Geesland. For the veterans among your Geesland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geesland lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Geesland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geesland in 1975 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geesland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geesland 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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