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Geiks Family History

Geiks 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: Geis, Geiss, Reis, Meis, Geist, Weiss, Geier, Goike, Eike, Gips

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Where is the Geiks family from?

You can see how Geiks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Geiks families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Geiks family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geiks's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Geiks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Geiks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiks 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Geiks. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geiks. For the veterans among your Geiks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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