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Geisenhoff Family History

Geisenhoff 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: Eisenhour, Steinhoff, Friedhoff, Bischoff, Westerhoff, Westhoff

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Where is the Geisenhoff family from?

You can see how Geisenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisenhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geisenhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Geisenhoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geisenhoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geisenhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geisenhoff 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 Geisenhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geisenhoff. 100% of Geisenhoff women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Geisenhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Geisenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisenhoff 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Geisenhoff. 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 105 military records available for the last name Geisenhoff. For the veterans among your Geisenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geisenhoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Geisenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geisenhoff in 1968 was 94, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisenhoff 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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