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Geisthardt Family History

Geisthardt 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: Gebhardt, Eisenhardt, Gernhardt, Neidhardt, Meinhardt, Reinhardt

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Where is the Geisthardt family from?

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

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geisthardt. 50% of Geisthardt women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%

What Geisthardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Geisthardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisthardt 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Geisthardt. 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 70 military records available for the last name Geisthardt. For the veterans among your Geisthardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geisthardt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Geisthardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Geisthardt in 1966 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geisthardt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisthardt 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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