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Geis Family History

Geis Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Giso a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names beginning with Gis- such as Giselbrecht Giselher (see Gieseler).

Compare Gise Guice and Guyse.

Probably also an altered form of German Geiss or Gies.

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


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Where is the Geis family from?

You can see how Geis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Geis families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Geis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geis 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 Geis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Linotype Operator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geis. 100% of Geis men worked as a Linotype Operator and 77% of Geis 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Linotype Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

What Geis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Geis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geis 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Geis. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Geis. For the veterans among your Geis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Geis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geis in 1949 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geis 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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