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Geahr Family History

Geahr 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: Gehr, Gahr, Gear, Bear, Dear, Geary, Pear, Kehr, Garr, Gehl

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Where is the Geahr family from?

You can see how Geahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geahr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Geahr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Geahr family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Geahr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geahr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geahr 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 55 census records available for the last name Geahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geahr 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Geahr. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geahr. For the veterans among your Geahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geahr lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Geahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Geahr in 1973 was 57, and 66 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geahr 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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