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Geho Family History

Geho Surname Meaning

Probably German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Gerhoh composed of the elements ger ‘spear javelin’ + hōh ‘high’.

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


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Where is the Geho family from?

You can see how Geho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geho family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Geho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Geho families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Geho's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Geho families in 1911.
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What did your Geho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geho. 28% of Geho men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Geho women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geho were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geho 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Geho. 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 473 military records available for the last name Geho. For the veterans among your Geho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geho lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Geho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geho in 1955 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geho 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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