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Geyl Family History

Geyl 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: Gehl, Gell, Gerl, Geil, Heyl, Weyl, Beyl, Gill, Bell, Gall

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Where is the Geyl family from?

You can see how Geyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geyl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Geyl families living in Ohio. This was about 91% of all the recorded Geyl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geyl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geyl 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 85 census records available for the last name Geyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geyl 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Geyl. 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 19 military records available for the last name Geyl. For the veterans among your Geyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geyl lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geyl 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geyl

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