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Geonn Family History

Geonn 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, Gong, Gunn, Leon, Penn, Geng, Henn, Tenn, Nonn, Gann

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Where is the Geonn family from?

You can see how Geonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geonn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Geonn family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geonn's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Geonn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Geonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geonn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Geonn. 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 Geonn. For the veterans among your Geonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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