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Geita Family History

Geita 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: Keita, Geitz, Geist, Gupta, Mehta, Leite, Weith, Beitz, Testa, Cetta

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Where is the Geita family from?

You can see how Geita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geita family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geita families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Geita families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Geita's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geita families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Geita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geita 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Geita. 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 6 military records available for the last name Geita. For the veterans among your Geita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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