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Geehr Family History

Geehr 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: Gehr, Geer, Beer, Gee, Kehr, Gehl, Gohr, Geyer, Geier, Leer

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Where is the Geehr family from?

You can see how Geehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geehr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geehr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Geehr families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Geehr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geehr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geehr 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 Geehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geehr. 50% of Geehr men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Accountant
    50%

What Geehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Geehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geehr 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Geehr. 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 75 military records available for the last name Geehr. For the veterans among your Geehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geehr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Geehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Geehr in 1966 was 63, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geehr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geehr 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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