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Geyr Family History

Geyr 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: Geyer, Gehr, Geer, Gear, Bear, Beer, Rey, Meyer, Gay, Dear

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Where is the Geyr family from?

You can see how Geyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geyr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geyr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Geyr family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Geyr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geyr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geyr 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 67 census records available for the last name Geyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geyr 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Geyr. 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 399 military records available for the last name Geyr. For the veterans among your Geyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geyr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Geyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Geyr in 1967 was 93, and 69 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geyr 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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