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Geys Family History

Geys 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: Leys, Geis, Gess, Gens, Heys, Keys, Reis, Rey, Lees, Gay

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Where is the Geys family from?

You can see how Geys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Geys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Geys family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geys's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Geys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geys 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 123 census records available for the last name Geys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geys 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Geys. 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 113 military records available for the last name Geys. For the veterans among your Geys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geys 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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