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Geigerich Family History

Geigerich 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: Gerberich, Lengerich, Gingerich, Giegerich, Heidrich, Hemmerich

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Where is the Geigerich family from?

You can see how Geigerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geigerich family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Geigerich families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geigerich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geigerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geigerich 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 Geigerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geigerich. 100% of Geigerich women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Geigerich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Geigerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geigerich 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Geigerich. 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 15 military records available for the last name Geigerich. For the veterans among your Geigerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geigerich lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Geigerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geigerich in 1984 was 79, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geigerich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geigerich 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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