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Geynor Family History

Geynor 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: Gaynor, Geyer, Eynon, Vernor, Meylor, Geno, Menor, Maynor, Gepner

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Where is the Geynor family from?

You can see how Geynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geynor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Geynor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Geynor family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geynor's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Geynor families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Geynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geynor 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Geynor. 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 18 military records available for the last name Geynor. For the veterans among your Geynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geynor lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geynor

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