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Geniser Family History

Geniser 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: Genser, Geiser, Peiser, Venier, Reiser, Geier, Leiser, Beiser, Denier

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Where is the Geniser family from?

You can see how Geniser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geniser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geniser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Geniser family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Geniser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geniser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geniser 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 60 census records available for the last name Geniser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geniser 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Geniser. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geniser. For the veterans among your Geniser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geniser lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Geniser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geniser in 1976 was 36, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geniser 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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