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Geisen Family History

Geisen Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Giso (see Geis).

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


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Where is the Geisen family from?

You can see how Geisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Geisen families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geisen's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Geisen families in 1891.
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What did your Geisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geisen. 20% of Geisen men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Geisen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geisen were Proprietor 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
    20%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Geisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisen 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Geisen. 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 594 military records available for the last name Geisen. For the veterans among your Geisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geisen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Geisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geisen in 1962 was 89, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisen 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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