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Geitler Family History

Geitler 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: Geisler, Gettler, Geitner, Geiler, Gertler, Beitler, Teitler, Zeitler

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Where is the Geitler family from?

You can see how Geitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geitler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geitler family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geitler's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Geitler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geitler 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 Geitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geitler. 100% of Geitler men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Geitler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Geitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geitler 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Geitler. 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 73 military records available for the last name Geitler. For the veterans among your Geitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geitler lifespan?

Average Geitler life expectancy in 1974 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geitler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geitler 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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