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Geilfuss Family History

Geilfuss 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: Beilfuss, Geiss, Gilliss, Giles, Glass, Geist, Gruss, Weiss, Melhus

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Where is the Geilfuss family from?

You can see how Geilfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geilfuss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geilfuss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Geilfuss families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Geilfuss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geilfuss families in 1880.
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What did your Geilfuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geilfuss. 34% of Geilfuss men worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Lawyer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Geilfuss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Geilfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilfuss 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Geilfuss. 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 200 military records available for the last name Geilfuss. For the veterans among your Geilfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilfuss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geilfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geilfuss in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geilfuss 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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