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Geggen Family History

Geggen 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: Eggen, Heggen, Gergen, Egger, Hegge, Bergen, Engen, Gilgen, Regen

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Where is the Geggen family from?

You can see how Geggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geggen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Geggen families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geggen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geggen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Geggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geggen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Geggen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Geggen. For the veterans among your Geggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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