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Geeman Family History

Geeman 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: German, Goeman, Beeman, Geiman, Neeman, Geelan, Feeman, Seeman

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Where is the Geeman family from?

You can see how Geeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Geeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Geeman family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geeman's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Geeman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geeman 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 171 census records available for the last name Geeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeman 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Geeman. 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 Geeman. For the veterans among your Geeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geeman 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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