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Geissendorfer Family History

Geissendorfer 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: Gissendanner, Emmendorfer, Weissenberger, Tessendorf, Eisenberger

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Where is the Geissendorfer family from?

You can see how Geissendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geissendorfer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Geissendorfer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Geissendorfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geissendorfer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Geissendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geissendorfer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Geissendorfer. 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 524 military records available for the last name Geissendorfer. For the veterans among your Geissendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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