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Geegan Family History

Geegan 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: Keegan, Geelan, Deegan, Geagan, Meegan, German, Goeman, Grogan

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Where is the Geegan family from?

You can see how Geegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Geegan family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geegan's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Geegan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geegan 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 Geegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geegan. 38% of Geegan men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Geegan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geegan were Painter and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Typist
    16%
  • Adjuster
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geegan 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Geegan. 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 101 military records available for the last name Geegan. For the veterans among your Geegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geegan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geegan in 1964 was 92, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geegan 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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