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Geating Family History

Geating 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: Keating, Geeting, Gearing, Getting, Fearing, Reading, Gehring

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Where is the Geating family from?

You can see how Geating families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geating family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geating families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Geating families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geating's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Geating families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geating 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 78 census records available for the last name Geating. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geating 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Geating. 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 6 military records available for the last name Geating. For the veterans among your Geating ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geating lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Geating life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Geating in 1978 was 86, and 93 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geating 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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