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Geiskopf Family History

Geiskopf 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: Weiskopf, Groskopf, Reisdorf, Stoskopf, Rehkopf, Grosskopf, Roskopf

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Where is the Geiskopf family from?

You can see how Geiskopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiskopf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geiskopf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Geiskopf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geiskopf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geiskopf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiskopf 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 Geiskopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teller Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geiskopf. 100% of Geiskopf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Geiskopf women worked as a Teller Bookkeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teller Bookkeeper
    100%

What Geiskopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Geiskopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiskopf 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Geiskopf. 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 111 military records available for the last name Geiskopf. For the veterans among your Geiskopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiskopf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geiskopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geiskopf in 1963 was 73, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiskopf 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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