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Gearren Family History

Gearren 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: Gerren, Garren, Garret, Farren, Garten, Warren, Herren, Bearden

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Where is the Gearren family from?

You can see how Gearren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gearren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gearren families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gearren's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gearren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gearren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gearren. 100% of Gearren men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gearren women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Gearren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearren 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gearren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Gearren. For the veterans among your Gearren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearren lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gearren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gearren in 1967 was 81, and 71 in 2002.

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