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Geve Family History

Geve 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: Neve, Gee, Eve, Gere, Greve, Gene, Leve, Gove, Gale, Lee

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Where is the Geve family from?

You can see how Geve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geve family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Geve family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geve's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Geve families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Geve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geve 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Geve. 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 6 military records available for the last name Geve. For the veterans among your Geve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geve lifespan?

Average Geve life expectancy in 1976 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geve 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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