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Geisenhofer Family History

Geisenhofer 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: Eisenhower, Eisenhauer, Eisenhour, Isenhower, Reisenauer, Risenhoover

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Where is the Geisenhofer family from?

You can see how Geisenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisenhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geisenhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Geisenhofer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geisenhofer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geisenhofer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Geisenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisenhofer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Geisenhofer. 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 213 military records available for the last name Geisenhofer. For the veterans among your Geisenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geisenhofer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Geisenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geisenhofer in 1963 was 74, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisenhofer 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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