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Gheen Family History

Gheen Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Irish Geoghegan.

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


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Where is the Gheen family from?

You can see how Gheen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gheen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gheen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Gheen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gheen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gheen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gheen 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 Gheen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gheen. 17% of Gheen men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Gheen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gheen were Carpenter and Proprietor.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Proprietor
    14%

What Gheen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gheen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gheen 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Gheen. 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 Gheen. For the veterans among your Gheen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gheen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gheen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gheen in 1958 was 28, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gheen 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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