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Geason Family History

Geason 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: Greason, Getson, Gleason, Eason, Beason, Neason, Reason, Gerson

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Where is the Geason family from?

You can see how Geason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Geason family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Geason's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Geason families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geason 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 Geason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geason. 50% of Geason men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Geason women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geason were Cutter and Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Cutter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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What Geason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geason 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 Geason. 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 181 military records available for the last name Geason. For the veterans among your Geason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Geason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Geason in 1963 was 77, and 51 in 2003.

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