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Geiselman Family History

Geiselman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Geiselmann: extended form of Geisel.

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


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Where is the Geiselman family from?

You can see how Geiselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiselman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Geiselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Geiselman families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geiselman's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Geiselman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiselman 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 Geiselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geiselman. 32% of Geiselman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Geiselman women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geiselman were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Geiselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geiselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiselman 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Geiselman. 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 728 military records available for the last name Geiselman. For the veterans among your Geiselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiselman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geiselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geiselman in 1963 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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