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Geissner Family History

Geissner 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: Meissner, Gessner, Gleissner, Geissler, Geisser, Leissner, Reisner

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Where is the Geissner family from?

You can see how Geissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geissner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geissner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Geissner families living in Indiana. This was about 41% of all the recorded Geissner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Geissner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Geissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geissner 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Geissner. 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 178 military records available for the last name Geissner. For the veterans among your Geissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geissner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Geissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geissner in 1974 was 88, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geissner 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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