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Geeger Family History

Geeger 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: Seeger, Geiger, Gerger, Greger, Gieger, Geeter, Geller, Berger

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Where is the Geeger family from?

You can see how Geeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Geeger families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geeger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Geeger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geeger 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 Geeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geeger. 100% of Geeger women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Geeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Geeger. 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 36 military records available for the last name Geeger. For the veterans among your Geeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geeger 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geeger

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