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Geeslin Family History

Geeslin Surname Meaning

Variant of Geesling.

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


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Where is the Geeslin family from?

You can see how Geeslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeslin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Geeslin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Geeslin families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Geeslin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Geeslin families in 1891.
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What did your Geeslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geeslin. 46% of Geeslin men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Geeslin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geeslin were Truck Driver and Merchant.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Merchant
    16%

What Geeslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geeslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeslin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Geeslin. 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 446 military records available for the last name Geeslin. For the veterans among your Geeslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeslin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Geeslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geeslin in 1956 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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