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Geisle Family History

Geisle 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: Geisler, Geigle, Geise, Geist, Meise, Guile, Meisler, Eisele, Neisler

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Where is the Geisle family from?

You can see how Geisle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Geisle families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Geisle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geisle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geisle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Geisle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisle 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 Geisle. 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 9 military records available for the last name Geisle. For the veterans among your Geisle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geisle lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Geisle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geisle in 1988 was 58, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisle 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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