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Geiss Family History

Geiss Surname Meaning

German: variant of Geis. South German: metonymic occupational name for a goatherd from Middle High German geiz ‘goat’.

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


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You can see how Geiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Geiss families living in Devon. This was about 86% of all the recorded Geiss's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Geiss families in 1891.
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What did your Geiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geiss. 100% of Geiss 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Geiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiss 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Geiss. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Geiss. For the veterans among your Geiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiss lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Geiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geiss in 1951 was 22, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiss 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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