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Geames Family History

Geames 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: Eames, Grames, Reames, Games, Beames, James, Gates, Hermes, Goates

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Where is the Geames family from?

You can see how Geames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geames family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geames families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Geames families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Geames's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geames families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geames 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 122 census records available for the last name Geames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geames 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Geames. 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 36 military records available for the last name Geames. For the veterans among your Geames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geames lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Geames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Geames in 1968 was 68, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geames 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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