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Geasland Family History

Geasland 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: Garland, Ersland, Beanland, Eastland, Headland, Weakland, Gerland

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Where is the Geasland family from?

You can see how Geasland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geasland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geasland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Geasland families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geasland's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Geasland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geasland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geasland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geasland. 58% of Geasland men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%
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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Geasland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geasland 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Geasland. 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 101 military records available for the last name Geasland. For the veterans among your Geasland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geasland lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Geasland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geasland in 1952 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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