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Gearin Family History

Gearin Name Meaning

Perhaps a variant of Gearing .

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


Similar surnames: Geurin, Garis, Hearin, Gain, Gelvin, Dearie, Hearn, Fearon, Wearing

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Where is the Gearin family from?

You can see how Gearin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gearin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Gearin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gearin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gearin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gearin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gearin. 24% of Gearin men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Gearin women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gearin were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Stitcher
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gearin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearin 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Gearin. 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 852 military records available for the last name Gearin. For the veterans among your Gearin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gearin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gearin in 1948 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

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