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Geschwint Family History

Geschwint 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: Geschwind, Gschwind, Schwing, Gschwend, Schwind, Schwent, Schwinn

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Where is the Geschwint family from?

You can see how Geschwint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geschwint family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geschwint families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Geschwint families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Geschwint's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geschwint families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geschwint 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 64 census records available for the last name Geschwint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geschwint 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Geschwint. 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 51 military records available for the last name Geschwint. For the veterans among your Geschwint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geschwint lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Geschwint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Geschwint in 1969 was 74, and 90 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geschwint 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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