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Geigel Family History

Geigel Surname Meaning

South German: metonymic occupational name for a fiddler from a diminutive of Middle High German gīge ‘fiddle violin’. See Geiger.

Austrian (Tyrol): from dialect gīgal ‘sheep’ probably a nickname for a shepherd.

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


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Where is the Geigel family from?

You can see how Geigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geigel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Geigel families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geigel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Geigel families in 1891.
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What did your Geigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geigel. 29% of Geigel men worked as a Manager and 50% of Geigel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geigel were Office 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

  • Manager
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Office Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Geigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geigel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Geigel. 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 472 military records available for the last name Geigel. For the veterans among your Geigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geigel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geigel in 1964 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geigel 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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