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Geatrell Family History

Geatrell 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: Gatrell, Garrell, Gartrell, Hearrell, Estrella, Gesell, Bottrell

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Where is the Geatrell family from?

You can see how Geatrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geatrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Geatrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Geatrell families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Geatrell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Geatrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geatrell 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 Geatrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geatrell. 100% of Geatrell 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 Geatrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Geatrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geatrell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Geatrell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Geatrell. For the veterans among your Geatrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geatrell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Geatrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Geatrell in 1971 was 82, and 71 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geatrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geatrell 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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