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Geiyer Family History

Geiyer 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: Geyer, Geier, Geiger, Geiler, Geimer, Geiser, Geller, Meyer, Leiner

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Where is the Geiyer family from?

You can see how Geiyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geiyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Geiyer families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Geiyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Geiyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiyer 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 Geiyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Geiyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Geiyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiyer 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 Geiyer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Geiyer. For the veterans among your Geiyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Geiyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geiyer in 1963 was 61, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiyer 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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