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Gearman Family History

Gearman 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: German, Dearman, Bearman, Garman, Pearman, Earman, Learman, Gehrman

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Where is the Gearman family from?

You can see how Gearman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gearman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Gearman families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Gearman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gearman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gearman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gearman. 43% of Gearman men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Machinist
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gearman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearman 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Gearman. 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 83 military records available for the last name Gearman. For the veterans among your Gearman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gearman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gearman in 1961 was 54, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gearman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gearman 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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