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Geigele Family History

Geigele 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: Geigle, Feigel, Eisele, Geiger, Geibel, Reigel, Gergel, Beigel

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Where is the Geigele family from?

You can see how Geigele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geigele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geigele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Geigele families living in Ohio. This was about 93% of all the recorded Geigele's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geigele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geigele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Geigele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geigele 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Geigele. 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 29 military records available for the last name Geigele. For the veterans among your Geigele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geigele lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1984, in the United States, Geigele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Geigele in 1953 was 68, and 90 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geigele 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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