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Geiner Family History

Geiner 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: Leiner, Geier, Reiner, Greiner, Feiner, Zeiner, Weiner, Seiner

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Where is the Geiner family from?

You can see how Geiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geiner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Geiner family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geiner's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Geiner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiner 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 Geiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geiner. 35% of Geiner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Geiner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geiner were Arab and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Patent Maker
    14%
  • Arab
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Geiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Geiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiner 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Geiner. 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 163 military records available for the last name Geiner. For the veterans among your Geiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Geiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Geiner in 1974 was 65, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiner 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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