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Geigus Family History

Geigus 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: Fergus, Geis, Negus, Geiger, Geigle, Heiges, Geiss, Gargus, Gregus

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Where is the Geigus family from?

You can see how Geigus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geigus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Geigus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Geigus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geigus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geigus 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 68 census records available for the last name Geigus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geigus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Geigus. 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 37 military records available for the last name Geigus. For the veterans among your Geigus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geigus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Geigus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Geigus in 1966 was 80, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geigus 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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