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Geheren Family History

Geheren 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: Gerren, Zehren, Geenen, Gehret, Gehlen, Heeren, Ehren, Geren, Gheen

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Where is the Geheren family from?

You can see how Geheren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geheren family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Geheren families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geheren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geheren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geheren 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 59 census records available for the last name Geheren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geheren 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Geheren. 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 7 military records available for the last name Geheren. For the veterans among your Geheren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geheren lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Geheren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Geheren in 1971 was 86, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geheren 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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