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Geraldine Family History

Geraldine 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: Gerald, Grandin, Gerling, Caradine, Gerding, Gerardi, Berardino

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Where is the Geraldine family from?

You can see how Geraldine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geraldine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geraldine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Geraldine family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geraldine's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Geraldine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geraldine 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 Geraldine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geraldine. 100% of Geraldine women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Geraldine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Geraldine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geraldine 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Geraldine. 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 50 military records available for the last name Geraldine. For the veterans among your Geraldine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geraldine lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Geraldine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geraldine in 1992 was 72, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geraldine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geraldine 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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