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Geathers Family History

Geathers Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Gathers.

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


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Where is the Geathers family from?

You can see how Geathers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geathers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Geathers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Geathers families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Geathers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Geathers families in 1911.
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What did your Geathers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geathers. 62% of Geathers men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Geathers women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geathers were Mechanic and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Cook
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Geathers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Geathers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geathers 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Geathers. 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 99 military records available for the last name Geathers. For the veterans among your Geathers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geathers lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Geathers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Geathers in 1958 was 35, and 63 in 2004.

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