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Geiling Family History

Geiling Surname Meaning

German: from Middle Low German geilink ‘thrush’

hence possibly a nickname for someone with a fine singing voice

or for someone who kept or caught songbirds.

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


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Where is the Geiling family from?

You can see how Geiling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Geiling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Geiling families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Geiling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geiling families in 1891.
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What did your Geiling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geiling. 100% of Geiling 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geiling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiling 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Geiling. 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 Geiling. For the veterans among your Geiling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Geiling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Geiling in 1965 was 82, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiling 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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