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Geri Family History

Geri 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: Gero, Neri, Gera, Gery, Peri, Gere, Gerl, Gerk, Gori, Gerg

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Where is the Geri family from?

You can see how Geri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geri family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Geri families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Geri's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Geri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geri 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 Geri ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geri. 72% of Geri women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Wireless Valve Mar
    29%

What Geri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geri 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Geri. 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 621 military records available for the last name Geri. For the veterans among your Geri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geri lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Geri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Geri in 1962 was 77, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geri 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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