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Geitzler Family History

Geitzler 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: Meitzler, Geiszler, Gentzler, Betzler, Geisler, Gettler, Metzler

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Where is the Geitzler family from?

You can see how Geitzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geitzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geitzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Geitzler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geitzler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geitzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geitzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Geitzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Geitzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geitzler 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Geitzler. 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 153 military records available for the last name Geitzler. For the veterans among your Geitzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geitzler lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Geitzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Geitzler in 1975 was 99, and 83 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geitzler 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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