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Geidlinger Family History

Geidlinger 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: Neidlinger, Reidinger, Weidinger, Geisinger, Heidinger, Meilinger

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Where is the Geidlinger family from?

You can see how Geidlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geidlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geidlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Geidlinger families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Geidlinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geidlinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Geidlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geidlinger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Geidlinger. 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 23 military records available for the last name Geidlinger. For the veterans among your Geidlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geidlinger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Geidlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Geidlinger in 1969 was 83, and 97 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geidlinger 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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