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Geigle Family History

Geigle Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia): metonymic occupational name for a violinist from Middle High German gīge ‘violin’.

The name is derived from the combination of the word for violin and a diminutive suffix.

In this context, the suffix -le indicates a smaller or endearing form.

This linguistic structure highlights the cultural significance of the violin in the region.

Thus, the name reflects both occupation and regional identity in South German folklore.

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


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Where is the Geigle family from?

You can see how Geigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geigle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geigle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Geigle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Geigle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geigle families in 1880.
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What did your Geigle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geigle. 28% of Geigle men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Geigle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geigle were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 380 immigration records available for the last name Geigle. 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 363 military records available for the last name Geigle. For the veterans among your Geigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geigle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Geigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geigle in 1962 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

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