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Geins Family History

Geins 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, Leins, Gens, Geiss, Weins, Beins, Goins, Heins, Reins, Meins

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Where is the Geins family from?

You can see how Geins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Geins family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Geins's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Geins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geins 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 110 census records available for the last name Geins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geins 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Geins. 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 23 military records available for the last name Geins. For the veterans among your Geins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geins lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Geins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Geins in 1969 was 66, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geins 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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