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Geideman Family History

Geideman 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: Seideman, Gerdeman, Beideman, Heideman, Weideman, Wideman, Geiman

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Where is the Geideman family from?

You can see how Geideman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geideman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geideman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Geideman families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Geideman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geideman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geideman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geideman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geideman. 100% of Geideman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Geideman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Geideman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Geideman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geideman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Geideman. 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 49 military records available for the last name Geideman. For the veterans among your Geideman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geideman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Geideman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Geideman in 1953 was 78, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geideman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geideman 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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