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Geldmeier Family History

Geldmeier 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: Feldmeier, Gelder, Reitmeier, Bergmeier, Sellmeyer, Gallmeyer

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Where is the Geldmeier family from?

You can see how Geldmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geldmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geldmeier families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geldmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geldmeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geldmeier 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 149 census records available for the last name Geldmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geldmeier 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Geldmeier. 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 39 military records available for the last name Geldmeier. For the veterans among your Geldmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geldmeier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Geldmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geldmeier in 1964 was 69, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geldmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geldmeier 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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