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Geh Family History

Geh Name 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: Gee, Ge, Gehl, Gehm, Zeh, Reh, Gehr, Leh, Geho, Goh

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Where is the Geh family from?

You can see how Geh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Geh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Geh family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geh's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Geh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geh. 100% of Geh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Geh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geh 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Geh. 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 135 military records available for the last name Geh. For the veterans among your Geh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Geh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Geh in 1967 was 84, and 21 in 2001.

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