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Geimston Family History

Geimston 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: Gelston, Easton, Whiston, Geist, Beaston, Elston, Winston, Heighton

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Where is the Geimston family from?

You can see how Geimston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geimston family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Geimston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Geimston families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geimston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Geimston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Geimston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geimston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Geimston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geimston. For the veterans among your Geimston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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