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Geaney Family History

Geaney Surname Meaning

from Mac Géibheannaigh or Ó Géibheannaigh see Keaveney.

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


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Where is the Geaney family from?

You can see how Geaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Geaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Geaney families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geaney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geaney families in 1891.
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What did your Geaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Navvy General and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geaney. 50% of Geaney men worked as a Navvy General and 78% of Geaney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geaney were Labourer Heavy Work and Forewoman Sweet Manufactor.

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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

  • Navvy General
    50%
  • Labourer Heavy Work
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Forewoman Sweet Manufactor
    23%

What Geaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Geaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geaney 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 848 immigration records available for the last name Geaney. 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 329 military records available for the last name Geaney. For the veterans among your Geaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geaney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Geaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geaney in 1962 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geaney 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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