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Geistert Family History

Geistert 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, Geister, Meister, Geisler, Gerster, Reisert, Eisert, Leister

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Where is the Geistert family from?

You can see how Geistert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geistert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geistert families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Geistert's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Geistert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geistert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Geistert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geistert 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Geistert. 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 52 military records available for the last name Geistert. For the veterans among your Geistert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geistert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Geistert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Geistert in 1968 was 69, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geistert 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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