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Geitness Family History

Geitness 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: Geitner, Leitner, Gaines, Garness, Likness, Fentress, Genest, Otness

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Where is the Geitness family from?

You can see how Geitness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geitness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geitness family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Geitness's in USA. California had the highest population of Geitness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geitness 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 1 census records available for the last name Geitness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geitness 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Geitness. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geitness. For the veterans among your Geitness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geitness lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Geitness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geitness in 1982 was 78, and 95 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geitness 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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