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Geiringer Family History

Geiringer 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: Gehringer, Geisinger, Gerringer, Geringer, Beringer, Gettinger

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Where is the Geiringer family from?

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

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geiringer. 100% of Geiringer men worked as a Private Means and 60% of Geiringer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Refugee
    40%

What Geiringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Geiringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiringer 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Geiringer. 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 161 military records available for the last name Geiringer. For the veterans among your Geiringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiringer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Geiringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geiringer in 1962 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geiringer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiringer 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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