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Geskina Family History

Geskina 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: Messina, Espina, Meskin, Heskin, Peskin, Eskin, Pesina, Deskins

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Where is the Geskina family from?

You can see how Geskina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geskina family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Geskina families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geskina's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Geskina families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Geskina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geskina 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Geskina. 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 Geskina. For the veterans among your Geskina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geskina lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Geskina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geskina in 1995 was 93, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geskina 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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