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Geistel Family History

Geistel 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: Geister, Geisel, Gerstel, Eitel, Keitel, Geist, Distel, Meister

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Geistel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geistel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Geistel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Geistel. For the veterans among your Geistel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geistel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Geistel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Geistel in 1965 was 79, and 31 in 2001.

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