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Geohegan Family History

Geohegan 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: Geoghegan, Mehegan, Geoghagan, Goeman, Grogan, Georgian, Goleman

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Where is the Geohegan family from?

You can see how Geohegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geohegan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Geohegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Geohegan families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Geohegan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Geohegan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geohegan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geohegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geohegan. 50% of Geohegan women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Geohegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Geohegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geohegan 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Geohegan. 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 157 military records available for the last name Geohegan. For the veterans among your Geohegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geohegan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Geohegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geohegan in 1967 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geohegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geohegan 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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