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Geiselhart Family History

Geiselhart 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: Eisenhart, Eisenhardt, Wisehart, Geisert, Isenhart, Geiselman

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Where is the Geiselhart family from?

You can see how Geiselhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiselhart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geiselhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Geiselhart families living in Iowa. This was about 34% of all the recorded Geiselhart's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Geiselhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiselhart 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 Geiselhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geiselhart. 50% of Geiselhart men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Geiselhart women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geiselhart were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Geiselhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Geiselhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiselhart 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Geiselhart. 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 234 military records available for the last name Geiselhart. For the veterans among your Geiselhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiselhart lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Geiselhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geiselhart in 1962 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiselhart 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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