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Geirse Family History

Geirse 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: Geise, George, Geist, Meise, Gorse, Zeise, Reise, Grise, Guise, Geis

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Where is the Geirse family from?

You can see how Geirse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geirse family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Geirse family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geirse's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Geirse families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geirse 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 Geirse ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Geirse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Geirse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geirse 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Geirse. 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 4 military records available for the last name Geirse. For the veterans among your Geirse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geirse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Geirse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Geirse in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geirse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geirse 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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