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Geishert Family History

Geishert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Geisert, Geisler, Deisher, Leisher, Reisert, Eisert, Eichert, Goshert

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Where is the Geishert family from?

You can see how Geishert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geishert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geishert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Geishert families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 88% of all the recorded Geishert's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Geishert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geishert 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 Geishert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geishert. 100% of Geishert men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Geishert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Geishert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geishert 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Geishert. 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 35 military records available for the last name Geishert. For the veterans among your Geishert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geishert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Geishert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Geishert in 1968 was 51, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geishert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geishert 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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