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Geeves Family History

Geeves Surname Meaning

see Jeeves.

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


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Where is the Geeves family from?

You can see how Geeves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Geeves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Geeves families living in Middlesex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Geeves's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Geeves families in 1891.
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What did your Geeves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geeves. 25% of Geeves men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Geeves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geeves were Retired and General Maid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Police Constable
    13%
  • Retired
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • General Maid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Geeves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeves 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Geeves. 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 366 military records available for the last name Geeves. For the veterans among your Geeves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeves lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Geeves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geeves in 1964 was 78, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geeves 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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