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Geren Family History

Geren Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Guérin (see Guerin). In some cases possibly also an altered form of German Gehren, a variant of Gehr.

The surname Gehren is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Geren family from?

You can see how Geren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Geren families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geren 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 Geren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geren. 25% of Geren men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Geren women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geren were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Maid
    6%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Geren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geren 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Geren. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geren. For the veterans among your Geren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geren lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Geren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geren in 1952 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geren 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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