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Geeb Family History

Geeb 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, Leeb, Geer, Reeb, Heeb, Geen, Geib, Goeb, Deeb, Gelb

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Where is the Geeb family from?

You can see how Geeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Geeb families living in Maine. This was about 70% of all the recorded Geeb's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Geeb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geeb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geeb ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geeb ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Geeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeb 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Geeb. 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 31 military records available for the last name Geeb. For the veterans among your Geeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeb lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Geeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geeb in 1984 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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