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Geggin Family History

Geggin 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: Goggin, Wiggin, Bergin, Eggen, Genin, Heggen, Begin, Gervin, Negrin

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Where is the Geggin family from?

You can see how Geggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geggin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Geggin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Geggin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geggin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Geggin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Geggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geggin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Geggin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Geggin. For the veterans among your Geggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geggin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geggin

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