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Geilert Family History

Geilert 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: Gellert, Geisert, Eilert, Geiler, Weilert, Gehlert, Geller, Gilbert

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Where is the Geilert family from?

You can see how Geilert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geilert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geilert family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geilert's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Geilert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geilert 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 49 census records available for the last name Geilert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilert 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Geilert. 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 105 military records available for the last name Geilert. For the veterans among your Geilert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Geilert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Geilert in 1965 was 67, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geilert 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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