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Geake Family History

Geake Surname Meaning

If pronounced with a hard G- from Middle English *geke *gekke ‘fool simpleton’ though not on record before about 1530 (OED at geck.

If pronounced with a soft G- a variant of Jack; compare Jex.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Geake family from?

You can see how Geake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geake family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geake families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Geake families living in Cornwall. This was about 34% of all the recorded Geake's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Geake families in 1891.
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What did your Geake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakers Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geake. 50% of Geake men worked as a Bakers Roundsman and 87% of Geake women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geake were Metal Spinner and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bakers Roundsman
    50%
  • Metal Spinner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Invalid
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Geake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geake 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Geake. 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 427 military records available for the last name Geake. For the veterans among your Geake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geake lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Geake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Geake in 1960 was 55, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geake 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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