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Geitter Family History

Geitter 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: Gitter, Gritter, Gmitter, Reitter, Getter, Geitner, Geister, Seitter

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Where is the Geitter family from?

You can see how Geitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geitter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Geitter families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Geitter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geitter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geitter 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 73 census records available for the last name Geitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geitter 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Geitter. 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 11 military records available for the last name Geitter. For the veterans among your Geitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geitter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Geitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Geitter in 1968 was 67, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geitter 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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