History of your Surname
Get access to Geigan family records.Start a free trial

Geigan Family History

Geigan 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: Geiman, Geagan, German, Leiman, Grogan, Degan, Guinan, Gean, Megan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Geigan family from?

You can see how Geigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geigan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Geigan families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geigan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Geigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Geigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Geigan. 100% of Geigan men worked as a Farmer. .

View Census Data for Geigan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Canada shown, United States data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Geigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Geigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geigan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Geigan

Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Geigan. 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.

View all Geigan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Geigan. For the veterans among your Geigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Geigan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Geigan family history

Discover More

What is the average Geigan lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Geigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geigan in 1984 was 34, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geigan

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Geigan family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Geigan last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial