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Geeaves Family History

Geeaves 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: Greaves, Gleaves, Gleave, Reeves, Neaves, Graves, Greaver, Eaves

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Where is the Geeaves family from?

You can see how Geeaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeaves family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Geeaves family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Geeaves's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geeaves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geeaves 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 Geeaves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Worker General Moulder was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geeaves. 100% of Geeaves men worked as an Iron Worker General Moulder.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Worker General Moulder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Geeaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeaves 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Geeaves. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geeaves. For the veterans among your Geeaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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