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Geigner Family History

Geigner 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: Eigner, Geitner, Geiger, Gegner, Reigner, Reisner, Leiner, Seiger

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Where is the Geigner family from?

You can see how Geigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geigner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Geigner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Geigner families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Geigner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Geigner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geigner 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 Geigner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geigner. 100% of Geigner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Geigner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Geigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geigner 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Geigner. 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 158 military records available for the last name Geigner. For the veterans among your Geigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geigner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Geigner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geigner in 1965 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geigner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geigner 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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