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Geison Family History

Geison 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: Getson, Eison, Gerson, Geisen, Genson, Benson, Elson, Geist, Nelson

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Where is the Geison family from?

You can see how Geison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Geison family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geison's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Geison families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geison 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 Geison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geison. 60% of Geison men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Geison women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geison were Laborer and Housemaid.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housemaid
    50%

What Geison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Geison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geison 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Geison. 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 155 military records available for the last name Geison. For the veterans among your Geison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geison lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Geison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geison in 1966 was 67, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geison 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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