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Geisendorffer Family History

Geisendorffer 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: Emmendorfer, Eisenberger, Kochendorfer, Weisenburger, Weisenberger

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Where is the Geisendorffer family from?

You can see how Geisendorffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisendorffer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Geisendorffer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geisendorffer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geisendorffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Geisendorffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisendorffer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Geisendorffer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geisendorffer. For the veterans among your Geisendorffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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