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Geab Family History

Geab 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: Gean, Grab, Gear, Geib, Glab, Gelb, Bean, Bear, Guan, Graf

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Where is the Geab family from?

You can see how Geab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geab family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Geab family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Geab's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Geab families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geab 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 49 census records available for the last name Geab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geab 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Geab. 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 7 military records available for the last name Geab. For the veterans among your Geab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geab lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geab 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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