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Geinzer Family History

Geinzer 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: Genzer, Meinzer, Heinzer, Leiner, Geier, Grinder, Ginger, Reiner

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Where is the Geinzer family from?

You can see how Geinzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geinzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Geinzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geinzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geinzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geinzer 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 Geinzer ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Geinzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Geinzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geinzer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Geinzer. 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 256 military records available for the last name Geinzer. For the veterans among your Geinzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geinzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geinzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geinzer in 1964 was 68, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geinzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geinzer 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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