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Geiver Family History

Geiver 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: Geier, Geiger, Geiler, Geimer, Geiser, Seiver, Geller, Oliver, Beaver

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Where is the Geiver family from?

You can see how Geiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geiver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Geiver families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Geiver's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Geiver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiver 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 Geiver ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Geiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiver 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Geiver. 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 67 military records available for the last name Geiver. For the veterans among your Geiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiver lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Geiver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Geiver in 1966 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiver 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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