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Geiet Family History

Geiet 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: Geist, Geier, Genet, Gee, Heier, Geyer, Heien, Meier, Gift, Reidt

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Where is the Geiet family from?

You can see how Geiet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geiet family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Geiet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geiet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiet 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 Geiet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geiet. 100% of Geiet 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 19 census records available for the last name Geiet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiet 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Geiet. 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 1 military records available for the last name Geiet. For the veterans among your Geiet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiet 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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