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Geskin Family History

Geskin 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: Meskin, Heskin, Peskin, Eskin, Gerkin, Gaskin, Deskin, Haskin, Ruskin

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Where is the Geskin family from?

You can see how Geskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geskin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Geskin families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geskin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Geskin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geskin 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 Geskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Buyer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geskin. 50% of Geskin men worked as a Buyer and 100% of Geskin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Buyer
    50%
  • Poultryeggs Buyer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Geskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Geskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geskin 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Geskin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Geskin. For the veterans among your Geskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geskin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Geskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geskin in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geskin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geskin 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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