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Geither Family History

Geither 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: Gaither, Geitner, Genther, Seither, Reither, Esther, Gitter, Feather

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Where is the Geither family from?

You can see how Geither families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geither family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geither families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Geither families living in South Carolina. This was about 70% of all the recorded Geither's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Geither families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geither 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 Geither ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geither. 100% of Geither men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Geither. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geither 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 Geither. 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 50 military records available for the last name Geither. For the veterans among your Geither ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geither lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Geither life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geither in 1975 was 30, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geither 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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