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Ge Name Meaning

Chinese : in ancient China there existed a clan called Ge, whose descendants came to use Ge as their surname. Another source of the name is from an area named Ge during the Xia dynasty (2205–1766 bc) in present-day Henan province. The descendants of the rulers of Ge eventually adopted the place name as their surname. Chinese : from the ancient state of Ge that was granted to a descendant of the model emperor Yu (2205–2198 bc). Later descendants adopted the place name as their surname. French (Gé): variant of Gée.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gu, He, Lu, Ye, Du, Qi, Gee, Re, Ke, Che

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Ge Family Origin

Where is the Ge family from?

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You can see how Ge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ge families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ge families living in California. This was about 87% of all the recorded Ge's in the USA. California had the highest population of Ge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Ge Family Occupations

What did your Ge ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Ge occupation in the USA was Boot Maker. 25% of Ge's were Boot Makers. A less common occupation for the Ge family was Works In Grocery. Boot Maker, Merchant and Miner were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ge.

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  • Boot Maker

    25%

  • Merchant

    25%

  • Miner

    25%

  • Works In Grocery

    25%

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

Ge Historical Records

What Ge family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Ge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ge census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ge. 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 Card

There are 63,000 military records available for the last name Ge. For the veterans among your Ge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Ge Life Expectancy

What is the average Ge lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Ge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ge in 1971 was 46, and 38 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ge ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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