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Geatz Family History

Geatz 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: Glatz, Gatz, Gratz, Gertz, Geltz, Gentz, Getz, Geitz, Metz, Platz

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Where is the Geatz family from?

You can see how Geatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Geatz families living in Minnesota. This was about 46% of all the recorded Geatz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Geatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geatz 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 Geatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geatz. 100% of Geatz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Geatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geatz 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Geatz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Geatz. For the veterans among your Geatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geatz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Geatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geatz in 1965 was 80, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geatz 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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