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Geisel Family History

Geisel Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of a personal name formed with Gisel- (see Giesel).

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


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Where is the Geisel family from?

You can see how Geisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Geisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Geisel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Geisel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geisel families in 1891.
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What did your Geisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Formerly Butcher Now Without Occupation and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geisel. 100% of Geisel men worked as a Formerly Butcher Now Without Occupation and 100% of Geisel 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

  • Formerly Butcher Now Without Occupation
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Geisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Geisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Geisel. 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 Geisel. For the veterans among your Geisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geisel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Geisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geisel in 1952 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisel 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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