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Geisinger Family History

Geisinger Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Geisingen in southwestern Germany or Geising south of Dresden.

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


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Where is the Geisinger family from?

You can see how Geisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Geisinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Geisinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 72% of all the recorded Geisinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geisinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geisinger 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 Geisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geisinger. 21% of Geisinger men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Geisinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geisinger were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Geisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Geisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisinger 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Geisinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geisinger. For the veterans among your Geisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geisinger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Geisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geisinger in 1950 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geisinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisinger 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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