This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Geveran family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Geveran Family History

Geveran 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: Severin, Severn, Gevedon, Geelan, Devera, General, Everman, Severa

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Geveran family from?

You can see how Geveran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geveran family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Geveran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Geveran families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geveran's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Geveran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geveran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Geveran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shorthand typist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geveran. 50% of Geveran women worked as a Shorthand typist.

View Census Data for Geveran | Data not to scale

*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

  • Shorthand typist
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Geveran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Geveran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geveran census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Geveran

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Geveran. 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.

View all Geveran immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Geveran. For the veterans among your Geveran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Geveran military records

You've only scratched the surface of Geveran family history

Discover More

What is the average Geveran lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geveran 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geveran

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Geveran family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial