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Geisman Family History

Geisman 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: Reisman, Geiman, Weisman, Eisman, German, Leiman, Reitman, Mesman

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Where is the Geisman family from?

You can see how Geisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geisman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Geisman families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geisman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Geisman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geisman 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 Geisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geisman. 24% of Geisman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Geisman women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    24%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Geisman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisman 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Geisman. 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 198 military records available for the last name Geisman. For the veterans among your Geisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geisman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Geisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Geisman in 1958 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisman 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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