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Geile Family History

Geile 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: Guile, Geigle, Meile, Geiler, Geil, Gile, Geise, Reile, Gehle, Gill

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Where is the Geile family from?

You can see how Geile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geile families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Geile families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Geile's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geile families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geile 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 Geile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geile. 48% of Geile men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Geile women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geile were Proprietor and Beauty 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%

What Geile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geile 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Geile. 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 466 military records available for the last name Geile. For the veterans among your Geile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geile lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Geile in 1963 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geile

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geile 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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