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Geagan Family History

Geagan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Geoghegan. This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geagan family from?

You can see how Geagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geagan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Geagan families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geagan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Geagan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geagan 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 Geagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geagan. 25% of Geagan men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Geagan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geagan were Operator and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    13%
  • Driver
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Geagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geagan 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Geagan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 387 military records available for the last name Geagan. For the veterans among your Geagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geagan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Geagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Geagan in 1958 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geagan 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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