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Geisler Family History

Geisler Surname Meaning

German (Bavaria and Austria): from the personal name Giselher (see Gieseler). Swiss German: variant of Geissler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geisler family from?

You can see how Geisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Geisler families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Geisler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geisler families in 1891.
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What did your Geisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geisler. 100% of Geisler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Geisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisler 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Geisler. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Geisler. For the veterans among your Geisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geisler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Geisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geisler in 1951 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisler 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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