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Geeson Family History

Geeson Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Geeson family from?

You can see how Geeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geeson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Geeson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Geeson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Geeson families in 1891.
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What did your Geeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geeson. 23% of Geeson men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 83% of Geeson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geeson were Hosiery Trimmer 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

  • Colliery Hewer
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Fruit Salesman
    12%
  • Hosiery Trimmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Geeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeson 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Geeson. 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 383 military records available for the last name Geeson. For the veterans among your Geeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Geeson in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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