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Geiler Family History

Geiler Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a happy boisterous or mischievous man a derivative of Geil.

Swiss German: from Middle High German gīlære ‘beggar vagrant’.

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


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Where is the Geiler family from?

You can see how Geiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Geiler families living in Cheshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Geiler's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Geiler families in 1891.
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What did your Geiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geiler. 60% of Geiler 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
    60%
  • Domestic
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiler 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Geiler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geiler. For the veterans among your Geiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geiler in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiler 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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