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Geaton Family History

Geaton 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: Seaton, Heaton, Yeaton, Leaton, Beaton, Neaton, Eaton, Gleaton

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Where is the Geaton family from?

You can see how Geaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geaton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geaton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Geaton families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geaton's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Geaton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geaton 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 Geaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geaton. 100% of Geaton 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%

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Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Geaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geaton 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Geaton. 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 142 military records available for the last name Geaton. For the veterans among your Geaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geaton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geaton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geaton

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