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Geirey Family History

Geirey 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: Geary, Geier, Fairey, Gailey, Gery, Shirey, Gainey, Gere, Airey

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Where is the Geirey family from?

You can see how Geirey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geirey family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Geirey families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Geirey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Geirey families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Geirey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geirey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Geirey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geirey. For the veterans among your Geirey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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