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Gein Family History

Gein 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: Wein, Bein, Lein, Genn, Mein, Gean, Rein, Dein, Genin, Geis

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Where is the Gein family from?

You can see how Gein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gein family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gein's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gein. 34% of Gein men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Janitor
    17%
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What Gein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Gein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gein 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Gein. 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 487 military records available for the last name Gein. For the veterans among your Gein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Gein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gein in 1967 was 86, and 85 in 1999.

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