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Geschwind Family History

Geschwind Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a speedy individual from Middle High German geswinde (modern German geschwind) ‘fast impetuous’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geschwind family from?

You can see how Geschwind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geschwind family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geschwind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Geschwind families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Geschwind's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geschwind families in 1880.
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What did your Geschwind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geschwind. 23% of Geschwind men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Geschwind women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geschwind were Watchman and Operator.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Watchman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Geschwind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geschwind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geschwind 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Geschwind. 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 460 military records available for the last name Geschwind. For the veterans among your Geschwind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geschwind lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Geschwind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geschwind in 1959 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geschwind

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geschwind 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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