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Geasley Family History

Geasley 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: Heasley, Grasley, Beasley, Easley, Teasley, Peasley, Veasley, Galley

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Where is the Geasley family from?

You can see how Geasley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geasley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geasley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Geasley family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geasley's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Geasley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geasley 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 Geasley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geasley. 100% of Geasley women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Geasley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Geasley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geasley 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Geasley. 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 59 military records available for the last name Geasley. For the veterans among your Geasley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geasley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Geasley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geasley in 1962 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geasley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geasley 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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