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Geilman Family History

Geilman 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: Gellman, Geiman, Beilman, Zeilman, Keilman, Gilman, Heilman, Gelman

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Where is the Geilman family from?

You can see how Geilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geilman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geilman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Geilman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Geilman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Geilman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geilman 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 Geilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geilman. 100% of Geilman men worked as a Stock Clerk.

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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

  • Stock Clerk
    100%

What Geilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Geilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilman 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Geilman. 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 35 military records available for the last name Geilman. For the veterans among your Geilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Geilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Geilman in 1967 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geilman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geilman 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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