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Geeghan Family History

Geeghan 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: Geoghan, Meehan, Meighan, Keegan, Heneghan, Geelan, Deehan, Feehan

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Where is the Geeghan family from?

You can see how Geeghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeghan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Geeghan families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geeghan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geeghan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geeghan 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 118 census records available for the last name Geeghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeghan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Geeghan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Geeghan. For the veterans among your Geeghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeghan lifespan?

Average Geeghan life expectancy in 1967 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geeghan 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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