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Geiseman Family History

Geiseman 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: Eiseman, Geiselman, Glissman, Reisman, Geiman, Reissman, Gerstman

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Where is the Geiseman family from?

You can see how Geiseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiseman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geiseman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Geiseman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geiseman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Geiseman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiseman 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 Geiseman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Geiseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Geiseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiseman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Geiseman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Geiseman. For the veterans among your Geiseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiseman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Geiseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Geiseman in 1967 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geiseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiseman 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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