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Geris Family History

Geris 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: Geis, Garis, Peris, Goris, Genis, Gehris, Gerik, Gerig, Reis, Lewis

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Where is the Geris family from?

You can see how Geris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Geris families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Geris's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Geris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geris 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 Geris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geris. 38% of Geris men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Geris women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geris were Grocery and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Grocery
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Geris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geris 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Geris. 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 106 military records available for the last name Geris. For the veterans among your Geris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geris lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Geris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geris in 1959 was 66, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geris 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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