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Geisling Family History

Geisling 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: Geiling, Keisling, Goessling, Gosling, Gilling, Girling, Leising

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Where is the Geisling family from?

You can see how Geisling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geisling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Geisling families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Geisling's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Geisling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geisling 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 Geisling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geisling. 100% of Geisling men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Geisling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Geisling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisling 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 immigration records available for the last name Geisling. 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 15 military records available for the last name Geisling. For the veterans among your Geisling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geisling lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Geisling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geisling in 1970 was 67, and 89 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geisling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisling 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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