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Geitt Family History

Geitt 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: Geist, Gitt, Keitt, Geitz, Leite, Weith, Kitt, Beitz, Hewitt, Geier

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Geitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geitt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Geitt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Geitt. For the veterans among your Geitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geitt lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Geitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geitt in 1988 was 64, and 66 in 1998.

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