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Geese Family History

Geese Surname Meaning

German: variant of Giese.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geese family from?

You can see how Geese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Geese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Geese families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Geese's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Geese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geese 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 Geese ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Geese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geese 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Geese. 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 566 military records available for the last name Geese. For the veterans among your Geese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geese lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Geese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Geese in 1945 was 25, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geese 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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