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Geynes Family History

Geynes 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: Guynes, Goynes, Gaynes, Haynes, Mynes, Gaines, Geyer, Keyes, Benes

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Where is the Geynes family from?

You can see how Geynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geynes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Geynes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Geynes families living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geynes's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Geynes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geynes 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 Geynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geynes. 100% of Geynes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Geynes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Geynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geynes 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Geynes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Geynes. For the veterans among your Geynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geynes lifespan?

Average Geynes life expectancy in 1976 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geynes 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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