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Geigher Family History

Geigher 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: Keigher, Geiger, Eigner, Seiger, Gleicher, Keicher, Geier, Eicher

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Where is the Geigher family from?

You can see how Geigher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geigher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Geigher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Geigher families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Geigher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geigher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geigher 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 437 census records available for the last name Geigher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geigher 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Geigher. 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 49 military records available for the last name Geigher. For the veterans among your Geigher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geigher lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Geigher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geigher in 1978 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geigher 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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