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Geeraert Family History

Geeraert 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: Gernert, Herbert, Georger, Gellert, Gradert, Germer, Gerard, Gragert

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

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Geeraert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeraert 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Geeraert. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Geeraert. For the veterans among your Geeraert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeraert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Geeraert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Geeraert in 1966 was 80, and 88 in 2000.

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