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Geewe Family History

Geewe 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: Gerwe, Grewe, Geese, Gee, Reese, Loewe, Goewey, Meese, Goede, Beese

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Where is the Geewe family from?

You can see how Geewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geewe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geewe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Geewe families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Geewe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geewe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geewe 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 45 census records available for the last name Geewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geewe 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 Geewe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geewe. For the veterans among your Geewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geewe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Geewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geewe in 1959 was 51, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geewe 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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