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Geilinger Family History

Geilinger 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: Geisinger, Meilinger, Zeilinger, Gettinger, Reisinger, Reidinger

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Where is the Geilinger family from?

You can see how Geilinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geilinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Geilinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Geilinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Geilinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geilinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geilinger 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 Geilinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geilinger. 100% of Geilinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Geilinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Geilinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilinger 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Geilinger. 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 50 military records available for the last name Geilinger. For the veterans among your Geilinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Geilinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Geilinger in 1965 was 79, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geilinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geilinger 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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