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Geigert Family History

Geigert 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: Geisert, Geiger, Weigert, Seiger, Egert, Geier, Gellert, Gragert

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Where is the Geigert family from?

You can see how Geigert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geigert family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Geigert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geigert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geigert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geigert 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 29 census records available for the last name Geigert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geigert 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Geigert. 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 47 military records available for the last name Geigert. For the veterans among your Geigert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geigert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Geigert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Geigert in 1975 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geigert 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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