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Geronan Family History

Geronan 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: German, Grogan, Verona, Geron, Gronau, Ronan, Perona, Goonan, Grona

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Where is the Geronan family from?

You can see how Geronan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geronan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Geronan families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Geronan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Geronan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Geronan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geronan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Geronan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geronan. For the veterans among your Geronan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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