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Geehan Family History

Geehan 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: Meehan, Geelan, Deehan, Feehan, Teehan, Keehan, German, Gahan, Goeman

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Where is the Geehan family from?

You can see how Geehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Geehan families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geehan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geehan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geehan 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 Geehan ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geehan 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 764 immigration records available for the last name Geehan. 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 584 military records available for the last name Geehan. For the veterans among your Geehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geehan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Geehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Geehan in 1953 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geehan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geehan 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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