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Geiges Family History

Geiges 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: Geiger, Heiges, Gerges, Giles, Seiger, Feige, Gaines, Gorges, Geier

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Where is the Geiges family from?

You can see how Geiges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geiges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Geiges family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Geiges's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Geiges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiges 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 Geiges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geiges. 44% of Geiges men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Geiges women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geiges were Teacher and Operator.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Geiges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geiges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiges 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Geiges. 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 266 military records available for the last name Geiges. For the veterans among your Geiges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiges lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Geiges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Geiges in 1962 was 88, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiges 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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