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Geering Family History

Geering Surname Meaning

see Gearing.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Geering family from?

You can see how Geering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geering family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geering families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 171 Geering families living in Sussex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Geering's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Geering families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geering 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 Geering ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butchers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geering. 20% of Geering men worked as a Butchers Assistant and 85% of Geering women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geering were Farm Carter and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butchers Assistant
    20%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Carpenter joiner
    14%
  • Farm Carter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Geering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Geering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geering 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Geering. 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 488 military records available for the last name Geering. For the veterans among your Geering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geering lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geering in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geering 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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