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Geown Family History

Geown 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: Keown, Leon, Brown, Crown, Genn, Gowan, Gean, Genin, Down, Lown

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Where is the Geown family from?

You can see how Geown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geown family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geown family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geown's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Geown families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geown 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 662 census records available for the last name Geown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geown 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Geown. 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 27 military records available for the last name Geown. For the veterans among your Geown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geown lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geown 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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