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Gean Family History

Gean Surname Meaning

Most probably a shortened Anglicized form of Irish Ó Géibhinn itself a shortened form of Ó Géibheannaigh from géibheannach ‘fettered’.

Alternatively it could be an Americanized form of German Gien which is from a short form of Heinrich.

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


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Where is the Gean family from?

You can see how Gean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Gean families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gean's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gean families in 1911.
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What did your Gean ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gean. 60% of Gean men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gean women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gean 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 725 immigration records available for the last name Gean. 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 779 military records available for the last name Gean. For the veterans among your Gean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gean in 1963 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gean 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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