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Geinn Family History

Geinn 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: Genn, Ginn, Guinn, Gwinn, Gunn, Kinn, Geist, Penn, Linn, Geng

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Where is the Geinn family from?

You can see how Geinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geinn family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 8 Geinn families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geinn's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Geinn families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geinn 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 64 census records available for the last name Geinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geinn 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Geinn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Geinn. For the veterans among your Geinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geinn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geinn 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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