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Geef Family History

Geef Surname 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: Gee, Reef, Geer, Geen, Neef, Leef, Keef, Green, Graf, Beer

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Where is the Geef family from?

You can see how Geef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geef family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geef's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Geef families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geef surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Geef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geef 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Geef. 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 13 military records available for the last name Geef. For the veterans among your Geef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geef lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Geef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geef in 1966 was 89, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geef 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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