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Geitheim Family History

Geitheim 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: Wertheim, Nesheim, Gaither, Gutheil, Geitner, Fretheim, Genther

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Geitheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geitheim 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Geitheim. 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 4 military records available for the last name Geitheim. For the veterans among your Geitheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geitheim lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Geitheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Geitheim in 1975 was 79, and 74 in 1991.

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