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Geeder Family History

Geeder 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: Gelder, Reeder, Veeder, Leeder, Meeder, Weeder, Geeter, Geller

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Where is the Geeder family from?

You can see how Geeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geeder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Geeder families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geeder's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Geeder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geeder 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 123 census records available for the last name Geeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeder 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Geeder. 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 26 military records available for the last name Geeder. For the veterans among your Geeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeder lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Geeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Geeder in 1973 was 88, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geeder 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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