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Geilenfeldt Family History

Geilenfeldt 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: Neuenfeldt, Ihlenfeldt, Breitenfeldt, Seidenfeld, Weisenfeld

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Where is the Geilenfeldt family from?

You can see how Geilenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geilenfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geilenfeldt family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geilenfeldt's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Geilenfeldt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Geilenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilenfeldt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Geilenfeldt. 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 46 military records available for the last name Geilenfeldt. For the veterans among your Geilenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Geilenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Geilenfeldt in 1966 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geilenfeldt 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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