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Geiman Family History

Geiman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Heiman under Russian influence (see Geyman).

Americanized form of German Geimann: topographic name for someone who lived in open countryside as opposed to a city dweller from Middle High German gouw göu ‘fertile country open country’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geiman family from?

You can see how Geiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Geiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Geiman families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Geiman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geiman families in 1891.
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What did your Geiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geiman. 21% of Geiman men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Geiman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geiman were Painter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Geiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiman 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Geiman. 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 450 military records available for the last name Geiman. For the veterans among your Geiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Geiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Geiman in 1962 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiman 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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