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Geiwald Family History

Geiwald 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: Ewald, Berwald, Seewald, Gerald, Dewald, Reinwald, Freiwald, Sewald

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Geiwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiwald 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Geiwald. 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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There are 78 military records available for the last name Geiwald. For the veterans among your Geiwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiwald lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Geiwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Geiwald in 1970 was 83, and 81 in 1997.

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