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Geil Family History

Geil Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German geil ‘happy boisterous mischievous’. Compare Coil.

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


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Where is the Geil family from?

You can see how Geil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Geil families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Geil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geil families in 1891.
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What did your Geil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geil. 100% of Geil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Geil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Geil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geil 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Geil. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Geil. For the veterans among your Geil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geil lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Geil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geil in 1960 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geil 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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