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Geeren Family History

Geeren 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: Gerren, Geenen, Heeren, Geren, Green, Herren, Gren, Keeven, Goren

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Where is the Geeren family from?

You can see how Geeren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeren family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Geeren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Geeren families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Geeren's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Geeren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geeren 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 77 census records available for the last name Geeren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeren 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Geeren. 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 29 military records available for the last name Geeren. For the veterans among your Geeren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Geeren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Geeren in 1963 was 88, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geeren 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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