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Geger Family History

Geger 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: Beger, Deger, Geyer, Eger, Geier, Reger, Leger, Seger, Gager, Heger

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Where is the Geger family from?

You can see how Geger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Geger family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Geger's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Geger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geger 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 Geger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geger. 18% of Geger men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Geger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geger were Foreman and Saleslady.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Geger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geger 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Geger. 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 336 military records available for the last name Geger. For the veterans among your Geger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Geger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geger in 1972 was 93, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geger 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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